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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,093.78, 6,141.33 and 1,628.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,093.78, 6,141.33 and 1,628.62 is: 2,443.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,093.78 : 6,141.33 = 1,628.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,093.78/6,141.33 = 1,628.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,093.78x = 6,141.33 × 1,628.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,093.78x = 10,001,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,001,892.86/4,093.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.19

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