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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.25, 4,075.44 and 1,627.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.25, 4,075.44 and 1,627.08 is: 2,245.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.25 : 4,075.44 = 1,627.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.25/4,075.44 = 1,627.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.25x = 4,075.44 × 1,627.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.25x = 6,631,058.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,631,058.78/2,953.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.34

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