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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.54, 4,078.66 and 1,629.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.54, 4,078.66 and 1,629.22 is: 2,248.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.54 : 4,078.66 = 1,629.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.54/4,078.66 = 1,629.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.54x = 4,078.66 × 1,629.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.54x = 6,645,005.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,645,005.91/2,955.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,248.32

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