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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.57, 4,078.72 and 1,629.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.57, 4,078.72 and 1,629.33 is: 2,248.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.57 : 4,078.72 = 1,629.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.57/4,078.72 = 1,629.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.57x = 4,078.72 × 1,629.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.57x = 6,645,552.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,645,552.32/2,955.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,248.48

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