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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.60, 2,441.40 and 1,050.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.60, 2,441.40 and 1,050.88 is: 1,576.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.60 : 2,441.40 = 1,050.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.60/2,441.40 = 1,050.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.60x = 2,441.40 × 1,050.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.60x = 2,565,618.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,618.43/1,627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.32

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