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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.83, 4,076.34 and 1,627.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.83, 4,076.34 and 1,627.66 is: 2,246.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.83 : 4,076.34 = 1,627.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.83/4,076.34 = 1,627.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.83x = 4,076.34 × 1,627.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.83x = 6,634,875.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,634,875.18/2,953.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.19

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