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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.04, 3,174.08 and 1,628.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.04, 3,174.08 and 1,628.09 is: 2,245.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.04 : 3,174.08 = 1,628.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.04/3,174.08 = 1,628.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.04x = 3,174.08 × 1,628.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.04x = 5,167,676.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,167,676.11/2,301.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.80

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