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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.30, 4,078.27 and 1,628.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.30, 4,078.27 and 1,628.97 is: 2,247.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.30 : 4,078.27 = 1,628.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.30/4,078.27 = 1,628.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.30x = 4,078.27 × 1,628.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.30x = 6,643,379.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,643,379.48/2,955.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.95

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