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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.27, 4,075.48 and 1,626.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.27, 4,075.48 and 1,626.95 is: 2,245.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.27 : 4,075.48 = 1,626.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.27/4,075.48 = 1,626.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.27x = 4,075.48 × 1,626.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.27x = 6,630,602.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,630,602.19/2,953.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.17

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