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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.96, 3,619.94 and 1,628.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.96, 3,619.94 and 1,628.28 is: 2,248.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.96 : 3,619.94 = 1,628.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.96/3,619.94 = 1,628.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.96x = 3,619.94 × 1,628.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.96x = 5,894,275.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,894,275.90/2,621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,248.04

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