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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954, 2,927.04 and 1,628.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954, 2,927.04 and 1,628.32 is: 2,439.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954 : 2,927.04 = 1,628.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954/2,927.04 = 1,628.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954x = 2,927.04 × 1,628.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954x = 4,766,157.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,766,157.77/1,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.18

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