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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.81, 2,441.70 and 473.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.81, 2,441.70 and 473.56 is: 710.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.81 : 2,441.70 = 473.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.81/2,441.70 = 473.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.81x = 2,441.70 × 473.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.81x = 1,156,291.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,291.45/1,627.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.34

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