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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.66, 4,076.09 and 1,627.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.66, 4,076.09 and 1,627.39 is: 2,245.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.66 : 4,076.09 = 1,627.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.66/4,076.09 = 1,627.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.66x = 4,076.09 × 1,627.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.66x = 6,633,388.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,633,388.11/2,953.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.82

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