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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.28, 2,246.40 and 1,236.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.28, 2,246.40 and 1,236.08 is: 1,706.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.28 : 2,246.40 = 1,236.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.28/2,246.40 = 1,236.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.28x = 2,246.40 × 1,236.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.28x = 2,776,730.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,776,730.11/1,627.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.36

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