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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.04, 2,971.28 and 1,628.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.04, 2,971.28 and 1,628.16 is: 2,246.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.04 : 2,971.28 = 1,628.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.04/2,971.28 = 1,628.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.04x = 2,971.28 × 1,628.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.04x = 4,837,719.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,837,719.24/2,153.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.92

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