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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.92, 3,014.16 and 1,627.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.92, 3,014.16 and 1,627.44 is: 2,244.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.92 : 3,014.16 = 1,627.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.92/3,014.16 = 1,627.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.92x = 3,014.16 × 1,627.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.92x = 4,905,364.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,905,364.55/2,185.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.07

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