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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.98, 2,441.96 and 395.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.98, 2,441.96 and 395.39 is: 593.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.98 : 2,441.96 = 395.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.98/2,441.96 = 395.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.98x = 2,441.96 × 395.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.98x = 965,524.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,524.59/1,627.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.08

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