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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.25, 4,076.82 and 1,627.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.25, 4,076.82 and 1,627.92 is: 2,246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.25 : 4,076.82 = 1,627.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.25/4,076.82 = 1,627.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.25x = 4,076.82 × 1,627.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.25x = 6,636,736.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,636,736.81/2,954.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.50

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