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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.62, 4,077.40 and 1,628.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.62, 4,077.40 and 1,628.37 is: 2,247.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.62 : 4,077.40 = 1,628.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.62/4,077.40 = 1,628.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.62x = 4,077.40 × 1,628.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.62x = 6,639,517.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,639,517.11/2,954.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.17

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