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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.27, 3,624.68 and 1,829.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.27, 3,624.68 and 1,829.19 is: 2,523.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.27 : 3,624.68 = 1,829.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.27/3,624.68 = 1,829.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.27x = 3,624.68 × 1,829.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.27x = 6,630,228.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,630,228.41/2,627.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.62

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