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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.17, 4,070.97 and 1,623.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.17, 4,070.97 and 1,623.93 is: 2,240.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.17 : 4,070.97 = 1,623.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.17/4,070.97 = 1,623.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.17x = 4,070.97 × 1,623.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.17x = 6,610,970.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,610,970.31/2,950.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.88

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