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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.97, 3,129.60 and 1,627.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.97, 3,129.60 and 1,627.83 is: 2,443.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.97 : 3,129.60 = 1,627.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.97/3,129.60 = 1,627.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.97x = 3,129.60 × 1,627.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.97x = 5,094,462.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,094,462.87/2,084.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.42

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