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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.95, 2,437.06 and 1,108.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.95, 2,437.06 and 1,108.47 is: 1,659.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.95 : 2,437.06 = 1,108.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.95/2,437.06 = 1,108.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.95x = 2,437.06 × 1,108.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.95x = 2,701,407.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701,407.90/1,627.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.39

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