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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.97, 4,071.93 and 1,624.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.97, 4,071.93 and 1,624.69 is: 2,241.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.97 : 4,071.93 = 1,624.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.97/4,071.93 = 1,624.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.97x = 4,071.93 × 1,624.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.97x = 6,615,603.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,615,603.59/2,950.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.84

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