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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.66, 3,983.49 and 1,627.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.66, 3,983.49 and 1,627.50 is: 2,441.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.66 : 3,983.49 = 1,627.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.66/3,983.49 = 1,627.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.66x = 3,983.49 × 1,627.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.66x = 6,483,129.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,483,129.98/2,655.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.25

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