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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.14, 4,078.14 and 1,628.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.14, 4,078.14 and 1,628.84 is: 2,247.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.14 : 4,078.14 = 1,628.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.14/4,078.14 = 1,628.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.14x = 4,078.14 × 1,628.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.14x = 6,642,637.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,642,637.56/2,955.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.82

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