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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.94, 4,076.44 and 1,627.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.94, 4,076.44 and 1,627.70 is: 2,246.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.94 : 4,076.44 = 1,627.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.94/4,076.44 = 1,627.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.94x = 4,076.44 × 1,627.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.94x = 6,635,221.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,635,221.39/2,953.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.23

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