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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.24, 4,071.18 and 1,623.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.24, 4,071.18 and 1,623.91 is: 2,240.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.24 : 4,071.18 = 1,623.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.24/4,071.18 = 1,623.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.24x = 4,071.18 × 1,623.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.24x = 6,611,229.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,611,229.91/2,950.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.91

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