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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.93, 4,076.41 and 1,627.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.93, 4,076.41 and 1,627.72 is: 2,246.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.93 : 4,076.41 = 1,627.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.93/4,076.41 = 1,627.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.93x = 4,076.41 × 1,627.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.93x = 6,635,254.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,635,254.09/2,953.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.25

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