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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.53, 3,041.43 and 1,632.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.53, 3,041.43 and 1,632.14 is: 2,447.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.53 : 3,041.43 = 1,632.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.53/3,041.43 = 1,632.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.53x = 3,041.43 × 1,632.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.53x = 4,964,039.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,964,039.56/2,028.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.11

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