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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.55, 4,077.24 and 1,628.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.55, 4,077.24 and 1,628.22 is: 2,246.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.55 : 4,077.24 = 1,628.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.55/4,077.24 = 1,628.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.55x = 4,077.24 × 1,628.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.55x = 6,638,643.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,638,643.71/2,954.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.92

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