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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.69, 3,332.51 and 1,627.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.69, 3,332.51 and 1,627.45 is: 2,246.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.69 : 3,332.51 = 1,627.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.69/3,332.51 = 1,627.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.69x = 3,332.51 × 1,627.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.69x = 5,423,485.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,423,485.26/2,413.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.97

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