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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.11, 4,070.99 and 1,623.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.11, 4,070.99 and 1,623.56 is: 2,240.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.11 : 4,070.99 = 1,623.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.11/4,070.99 = 1,623.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.11x = 4,070.99 × 1,623.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.11x = 6,609,468.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,609,468.05/2,950.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.41

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