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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.68, 4,030.47 and 1,627.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.68, 4,030.47 and 1,627.02 is: 2,245.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.68 : 4,030.47 = 1,627.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.68/4,030.47 = 1,627.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.68x = 4,030.47 × 1,627.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.68x = 6,557,655.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,557,655.30/2,920.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.25

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