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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.83, 4,072.03 and 1,624.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.83, 4,072.03 and 1,624.39 is: 2,241.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.83 : 4,072.03 = 1,624.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.83/4,072.03 = 1,624.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.83x = 4,072.03 × 1,624.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.83x = 6,614,550.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,614,550.57/2,950.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.59

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