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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.76, 2,438.40 and 895.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.76, 2,438.40 and 895.52 is: 1,341.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.76 : 2,438.40 = 895.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.76/2,438.40 = 895.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.76x = 2,438.40 × 895.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.76x = 2,183,635.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,635.97/1,627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.50

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