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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.93, 2,430.80 and 1,295.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.93, 2,430.80 and 1,295.13 is: 1,933.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.93 : 2,430.80 = 1,295.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.93/2,430.80 = 1,295.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.93x = 2,430.80 × 1,295.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.93x = 3,148,202.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148,202.00/1,627.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.87

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