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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.93, 2,444.06 and 1,571.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.93, 2,444.06 and 1,571.77 is: 2,359.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.93 : 2,444.06 = 1,571.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.93/2,444.06 = 1,571.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.93x = 2,444.06 × 1,571.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.93x = 3,841,500.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,841,500.19/1,627.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,359.75

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