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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.14, 2,441.25 and 1,081.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.14, 2,441.25 and 1,081.47 is: 1,622.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.14 : 2,441.25 = 1,081.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.14/2,441.25 = 1,081.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.14x = 2,441.25 × 1,081.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.14x = 2,640,138.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640,138.64/1,627.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.56

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