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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.80, 3,540.60 and 1,627.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.80, 3,540.60 and 1,627.80 is: 2,445.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.80 : 3,540.60 = 1,627.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.80/3,540.60 = 1,627.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.80x = 3,540.60 × 1,627.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.80x = 5,763,388.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,763,388.68/2,356.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.43

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