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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.97, 3,070.77 and 1,627.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.97, 3,070.77 and 1,627.53 is: 2,245.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.97 : 3,070.77 = 1,627.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.97/3,070.77 = 1,627.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.97x = 3,070.77 × 1,627.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.97x = 4,997,770.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,997,770.30/2,225.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.21

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