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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.19, 4,071.26 and 1,623.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.19, 4,071.26 and 1,623.92 is: 2,241.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.19 : 4,071.26 = 1,623.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.19/4,071.26 = 1,623.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.19x = 4,071.26 × 1,623.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.19x = 6,611,384.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,611,384.24/2,950.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.00

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