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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.06, 3,985.44 and 1,629.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.06, 3,985.44 and 1,629.10 is: 2,248.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.06 : 3,985.44 = 1,629.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.06/3,985.44 = 1,629.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.06x = 3,985.44 × 1,629.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.06x = 6,492,680.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,492,680.30/2,888.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,248.11

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