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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.49, 3,276.62 and 1,627.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.49, 3,276.62 and 1,627.75 is: 2,247.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.49 : 3,276.62 = 1,627.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.49/3,276.62 = 1,627.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.49x = 3,276.62 × 1,627.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.49x = 5,333,518.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,333,518.21/2,373.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.12

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