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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.62, 3,943.74 and 1,530.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.62, 3,943.74 and 1,530.46 is: 2,297.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.62 : 3,943.74 = 1,530.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.62/3,943.74 = 1,530.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.62x = 3,943.74 × 1,530.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.62x = 6,035,736.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,035,736.32/2,627.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.04

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