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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.90, 4,627.76 and 1,628.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.90, 4,627.76 and 1,628.09 is: 2,439.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.90 : 4,627.76 = 1,628.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.90/4,627.76 = 1,628.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.90x = 4,627.76 × 1,628.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.90x = 7,534,378.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,534,378.50/3,087.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.97

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