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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.31, 4,071.53 and 1,624.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.31, 4,071.53 and 1,624.11 is: 2,241.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.31 : 4,071.53 = 1,624.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.31/4,071.53 = 1,624.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.31x = 4,071.53 × 1,624.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.31x = 6,612,612.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,612,612.59/2,950.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.33

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