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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.64, 3,165.48 and 1,628.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.64, 3,165.48 and 1,628.64 is: 2,437.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.64 : 3,165.48 = 1,628.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.64/3,165.48 = 1,628.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.64x = 3,165.48 × 1,628.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.64x = 5,155,427.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,155,427.35/2,114.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.97

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