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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.09, 4,078.04 and 1,628.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.09, 4,078.04 and 1,628.77 is: 2,247.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.09 : 4,078.04 = 1,628.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.09/4,078.04 = 1,628.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.09x = 4,078.04 × 1,628.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.09x = 6,642,189.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,642,189.21/2,955.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.71

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