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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.85, 4,072.25 and 1,624.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.85, 4,072.25 and 1,624.43 is: 2,241.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.85 : 4,072.25 = 1,624.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.85/4,072.25 = 1,624.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.85x = 4,072.25 × 1,624.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.85x = 6,615,076.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,615,076.95/2,950.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.75

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