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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.96, 2,441.46 and 1,080.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.96, 2,441.46 and 1,080.12 is: 1,619.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.96 : 2,441.46 = 1,080.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.96/2,441.46 = 1,080.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.96x = 2,441.46 × 1,080.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.96x = 2,637,069.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,069.78/1,627.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.86

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