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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.92, 3,128.06 and 1,626.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.92, 3,128.06 and 1,626.72 is: 2,441.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.92 : 3,128.06 = 1,626.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.92/3,128.06 = 1,626.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.92x = 3,128.06 × 1,626.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.92x = 5,088,477.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,088,477.76/2,083.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.78

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