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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.53, 4,411.70 and 1,627.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.53, 4,411.70 and 1,627.23 is: 2,438.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.53 : 4,411.70 = 1,627.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.53/4,411.70 = 1,627.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.53x = 4,411.70 × 1,627.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.53x = 7,178,828.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,178,828.53/2,943.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.85

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