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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.76, 2,246.64 and 1,103.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.76, 2,246.64 and 1,103.96 is: 1,523.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.76 : 2,246.64 = 1,103.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.76/2,246.64 = 1,103.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.76x = 2,246.64 × 1,103.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.76x = 2,480,200.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480,200.69/1,627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.69

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