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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.33, 4,078.17 and 1,629.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.33, 4,078.17 and 1,629.03 is: 2,247.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.33 : 4,078.17 = 1,629.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.33/4,078.17 = 1,629.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.33x = 4,078.17 × 1,629.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.33x = 6,643,461.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,643,461.28/2,955.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.96

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