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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.28, 4,002.84 and 1,628.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.28, 4,002.84 and 1,628.88 is: 2,442.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.28 : 4,002.84 = 1,628.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.28/4,002.84 = 1,628.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.28x = 4,002.84 × 1,628.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.28x = 6,520,146.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,520,146.02/2,669.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.66

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