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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.50, 4,075.93 and 1,627.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.50, 4,075.93 and 1,627.30 is: 2,245.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.50 : 4,075.93 = 1,627.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.50/4,075.93 = 1,627.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.50x = 4,075.93 × 1,627.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.50x = 6,632,760.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,632,760.89/2,953.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.73

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