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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.63, 4,524.81 and 1,627.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.63, 4,524.81 and 1,627.49 is: 2,441.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.63 : 4,524.81 = 1,627.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.63/4,524.81 = 1,627.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.63x = 4,524.81 × 1,627.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.63x = 7,364,097.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,364,097.39/3,015.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.98

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