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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.60, 4,075.98 and 1,627.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.60, 4,075.98 and 1,627.24 is: 2,245.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.60 : 4,075.98 = 1,627.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.60/4,075.98 = 1,627.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.60x = 4,075.98 × 1,627.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.60x = 6,632,597.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,632,597.70/2,953.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.60

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