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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.75, 4,071.96 and 1,624.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.75, 4,071.96 and 1,624.44 is: 2,241.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.75 : 4,071.96 = 1,624.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.75/4,071.96 = 1,624.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.75x = 4,071.96 × 1,624.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.75x = 6,614,654.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,614,654.70/2,950.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.69

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