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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.33, 4,077.20 and 1,628.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.33, 4,077.20 and 1,628.27 is: 2,247.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.33 : 4,077.20 = 1,628.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.33/4,077.20 = 1,628.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.33x = 4,077.20 × 1,628.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.33x = 6,638,781.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,638,781.42/2,954.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.14

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