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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.54, 4,071.80 and 1,624.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.54, 4,071.80 and 1,624.16 is: 2,241.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.54 : 4,071.80 = 1,624.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.54/4,071.80 = 1,624.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.54x = 4,071.80 × 1,624.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.54x = 6,613,254.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,613,254.69/2,950.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.37

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