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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.24, 4,076.71 and 1,627.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.24, 4,076.71 and 1,627.73 is: 2,246.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.24 : 4,076.71 = 1,627.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.24/4,076.71 = 1,627.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.24x = 4,076.71 × 1,627.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.24x = 6,635,789.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,635,789.29/2,954.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.19

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