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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.13, 4,076.70 and 1,627.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.13, 4,076.70 and 1,627.83 is: 2,246.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.13 : 4,076.70 = 1,627.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.13/4,076.70 = 1,627.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.13x = 4,076.70 × 1,627.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.13x = 6,636,174.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,636,174.56/2,954.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.41

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