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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.22, 4,908.74 and 1,627.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.22, 4,908.74 and 1,627.98 is: 2,443.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.22 : 4,908.74 = 1,627.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.22/4,908.74 = 1,627.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.22x = 4,908.74 × 1,627.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.22x = 7,991,330.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,991,330.55/3,270.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.67

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