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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.15, 4,078.19 and 1,628.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.15, 4,078.19 and 1,628.87 is: 2,247.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.15 : 4,078.19 = 1,628.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.15/4,078.19 = 1,628.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.15x = 4,078.19 × 1,628.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.15x = 6,642,825.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,642,825.03/2,955.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.88

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