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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.75, 3,327.68 and 1,627.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.75, 3,327.68 and 1,627.43 is: 2,242.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.75 : 3,327.68 = 1,627.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.75/3,327.68 = 1,627.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.75x = 3,327.68 × 1,627.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.75x = 5,415,553.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,415,553.69/2,414.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.70

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