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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.04, 2,950.35 and 1,628.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.04, 2,950.35 and 1,628.91 is: 2,248.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.04 : 2,950.35 = 1,628.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.04/2,950.35 = 1,628.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.04x = 2,950.35 × 1,628.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.04x = 4,805,839.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,805,839.87/2,137.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,248.83

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