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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.44, 3,132.84 and 1,628.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.44, 3,132.84 and 1,628.72 is: 2,439.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.44 : 3,132.84 = 1,628.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.44/3,132.84 = 1,628.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.44x = 3,132.84 × 1,628.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.44x = 5,102,519.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,102,519.16/2,091.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.72

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