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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.26, 4,071.42 and 1,624.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.26, 4,071.42 and 1,624.08 is: 2,241.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.26 : 4,071.42 = 1,624.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.26/4,071.42 = 1,624.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.26x = 4,071.42 × 1,624.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.26x = 6,612,311.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,612,311.79/2,950.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.26

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