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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.70, 2,458.12 and 1,627.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.70, 2,458.12 and 1,627.70 is: 2,458.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.70 : 2,458.12 = 1,627.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.70/2,458.12 = 1,627.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.70x = 2,458.12 × 1,627.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.70x = 4,001,073.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,001,073.79/1,627.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,458.12

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