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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.24, 3,960.96 and 1,628

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.24, 3,960.96 and 1,628 is: 2,246.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.24 : 3,960.96 = 1,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.24/3,960.96 = 1,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.24x = 3,960.96 × 1,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.24x = 6,448,442.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,448,442.88/2,870.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.66

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