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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.70, 4,077.58 and 1,628.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.70, 4,077.58 and 1,628.49 is: 2,247.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.70 : 4,077.58 = 1,628.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.70/4,077.58 = 1,628.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.70x = 4,077.58 × 1,628.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.70x = 6,640,312.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,640,312.53/2,954.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.37

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