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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.37, 4,076.93 and 1,628.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.37, 4,076.93 and 1,628.08 is: 2,246.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.37 : 4,076.93 = 1,628.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.37/4,076.93 = 1,628.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.37x = 4,076.93 × 1,628.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.37x = 6,637,568.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,637,568.19/2,954.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.69

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