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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.20, 4,071.36 and 1,623.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.20, 4,071.36 and 1,623.96 is: 2,241.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.20 : 4,071.36 = 1,623.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.20/4,071.36 = 1,623.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.20x = 4,071.36 × 1,623.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.20x = 6,611,725.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,611,725.79/2,950.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.11

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