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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.62, 2,934.81 and 1,627.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.62, 2,934.81 and 1,627.38 is: 2,246.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.62 : 2,934.81 = 1,627.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.62/2,934.81 = 1,627.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.62x = 2,934.81 × 1,627.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.62x = 4,776,051.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,776,051.10/2,125.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.90

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