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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.39, 4,071.50 and 1,624.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.39, 4,071.50 and 1,624.06 is: 2,241.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.39 : 4,071.50 = 1,624.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.39/4,071.50 = 1,624.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.39x = 4,071.50 × 1,624.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.39x = 6,612,360.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,612,360.29/2,950.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.18

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