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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.71, 4,411.98 and 1,627.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.71, 4,411.98 and 1,627.41 is: 2,439.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.71 : 4,411.98 = 1,627.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.71/4,411.98 = 1,627.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.71x = 4,411.98 × 1,627.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.71x = 7,180,100.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,180,100.37/2,943.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.13

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