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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.69, 4,077.42 and 1,628.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.69, 4,077.42 and 1,628.52 is: 2,247.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.69 : 4,077.42 = 1,628.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.69/4,077.42 = 1,628.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.69x = 4,077.42 × 1,628.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.69x = 6,640,147.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,640,147.78/2,954.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.33

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