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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.46, 2,446.13 and 1,082.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.46, 2,446.13 and 1,082.96 is: 1,627.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.46 : 2,446.13 = 1,082.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.46/2,446.13 = 1,082.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.46x = 2,446.13 × 1,082.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.46x = 2,649,051.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,649,051.42/1,627.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.73

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