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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.62, 4,077.45 and 1,628.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.62, 4,077.45 and 1,628.35 is: 2,247.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.62 : 4,077.45 = 1,628.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.62/4,077.45 = 1,628.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.62x = 4,077.45 × 1,628.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.62x = 6,639,515.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,639,515.71/2,954.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.16

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