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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.51, 4,076.03 and 1,627.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.51, 4,076.03 and 1,627.21 is: 2,245.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.51 : 4,076.03 = 1,627.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.51/4,076.03 = 1,627.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.51x = 4,076.03 × 1,627.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.51x = 6,632,553.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,632,553.74/2,953.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.65

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