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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.93, 4,072.31 and 1,624.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.93, 4,072.31 and 1,624.66 is: 2,242.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.93 : 4,072.31 = 1,624.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.93/4,072.31 = 1,624.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.93x = 4,072.31 × 1,624.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.93x = 6,616,106.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,616,106.95/2,950.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.04

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