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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.62, 2,441.19 and 1,355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.62, 2,441.19 and 1,355.46 is: 2,032.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.62 : 2,441.19 = 1,355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.62/2,441.19 = 1,355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.62x = 2,441.19 × 1,355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.62x = 3,308,935.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,308,935.40/1,627.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.99

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