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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.82, 2,441.12 and 1,285.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.82, 2,441.12 and 1,285.19 is: 1,927.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.82 : 2,441.12 = 1,285.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.82/2,441.12 = 1,285.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.82x = 2,441.12 × 1,285.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.82x = 3,137,303.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137,303.01/1,627.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,927.30

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