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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.56, 4,071.77 and 1,624.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.56, 4,071.77 and 1,624.29 is: 2,241.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.56 : 4,071.77 = 1,624.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.56/4,071.77 = 1,624.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.56x = 4,071.77 × 1,624.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.56x = 6,613,727.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,613,727.17/2,950.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.52

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