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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.20, 4,076.73 and 1,627.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.20, 4,076.73 and 1,627.87 is: 2,246.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.20 : 4,076.73 = 1,627.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.20/4,076.73 = 1,627.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.20x = 4,076.73 × 1,627.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.20x = 6,636,386.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,636,386.47/2,954.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.42

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