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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.02, 4,520.42 and 1,627.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.02, 4,520.42 and 1,627.10 is: 2,440.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.02 : 4,520.42 = 1,627.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.02/4,520.42 = 1,627.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.02x = 4,520.42 × 1,627.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.02x = 7,355,175.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,355,175.38/3,014.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.32

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