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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.55, 2,443.06 and 935.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.55, 2,443.06 and 935.10 is: 1,402.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.55 : 2,443.06 = 935.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.55/2,443.06 = 935.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.55x = 2,443.06 × 935.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.55x = 2,284,505.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,505.41/1,628.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.78

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