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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.78, 2,441.67 and 473.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.78, 2,441.67 and 473.62 is: 710.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.78 : 2,441.67 = 473.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.78/2,441.67 = 473.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.78x = 2,441.67 × 473.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.78x = 1,156,423.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,423.75/1,627.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.43

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