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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.65, 4,375.90 and 1,627.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.65, 4,375.90 and 1,627.03 is: 2,434.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.65 : 4,375.90 = 1,627.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.65/4,375.90 = 1,627.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.65x = 4,375.90 × 1,627.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.65x = 7,119,720.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,119,720.58/2,924.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.38

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