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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.26, 4,076.88 and 1,627.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.26, 4,076.88 and 1,627.98 is: 2,246.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.26 : 4,076.88 = 1,627.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.26/4,076.88 = 1,627.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.26x = 4,076.88 × 1,627.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.26x = 6,637,079.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,637,079.10/2,954.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.61

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