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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.19, 4,076.64 and 1,627.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.19, 4,076.64 and 1,627.95 is: 2,246.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.19 : 4,076.64 = 1,627.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.19/4,076.64 = 1,627.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.19x = 4,076.64 × 1,627.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.19x = 6,636,566.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,636,566.09/2,954.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.49

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