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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.23, 4,076.70 and 1,627.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.23, 4,076.70 and 1,627.90 is: 2,246.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.23 : 4,076.70 = 1,627.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.23/4,076.70 = 1,627.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.23x = 4,076.70 × 1,627.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.23x = 6,636,459.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,636,459.93/2,954.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.43

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