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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.02, 3,049.53 and 1,627.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.02, 3,049.53 and 1,627.21 is: 2,440.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.02 : 3,049.53 = 1,627.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.02/3,049.53 = 1,627.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.02x = 3,049.53 × 1,627.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.02x = 4,962,225.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,962,225.71/2,033.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.82

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