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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.24, 4,071.39 and 1,624.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.24, 4,071.39 and 1,624.02 is: 2,241.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.24 : 4,071.39 = 1,624.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.24/4,071.39 = 1,624.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.24x = 4,071.39 × 1,624.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.24x = 6,612,018.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,612,018.79/2,950.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.18

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