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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.52, 4,077.06 and 1,627.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.52, 4,077.06 and 1,627.96 is: 2,246.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.52 : 4,077.06 = 1,627.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.52/4,077.06 = 1,627.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.52x = 4,077.06 × 1,627.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.52x = 6,637,290.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,637,290.60/2,954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.49

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