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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.59, 4,077.35 and 1,628.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.59, 4,077.35 and 1,628.27 is: 2,247.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.59 : 4,077.35 = 1,628.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.59/4,077.35 = 1,628.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.59x = 4,077.35 × 1,628.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.59x = 6,639,019.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,639,019.55/2,954.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.02

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