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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,406.62, 5,109.42 and 1,627.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,406.62, 5,109.42 and 1,627.24 is: 2,440.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,406.62 : 5,109.42 = 1,627.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,406.62/5,109.42 = 1,627.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,406.62x = 5,109.42 × 1,627.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,406.62x = 8,314,252.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,314,252.60/3,406.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.62

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