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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.72, 3,166.98 and 1,627.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.72, 3,166.98 and 1,627.72 is: 2,442.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.72 : 3,166.98 = 1,627.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.72/3,166.98 = 1,627.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.72x = 3,166.98 × 1,627.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.72x = 5,154,956.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,154,956.69/2,110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.27

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