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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.55, 4,071.76 and 1,624.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.55, 4,071.76 and 1,624.25 is: 2,241.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.55 : 4,071.76 = 1,624.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.55/4,071.76 = 1,624.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.55x = 4,071.76 × 1,624.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.55x = 6,613,558.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,613,558.24/2,950.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.47

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