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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.83, 4,076.27 and 1,627.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.83, 4,076.27 and 1,627.52 is: 2,245.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.83 : 4,076.27 = 1,627.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.83/4,076.27 = 1,627.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.83x = 4,076.27 × 1,627.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.83x = 6,634,182.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,634,182.43/2,953.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.96

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