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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.94, 4,906.17 and 1,627.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.94, 4,906.17 and 1,627.02 is: 2,438.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.94 : 4,906.17 = 1,627.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.94/4,906.17 = 1,627.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.94x = 4,906.17 × 1,627.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.94x = 7,982,436.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,982,436.71/3,272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.92

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