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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.99, 4,072.37 and 1,624.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.99, 4,072.37 and 1,624.70 is: 2,242.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.99 : 4,072.37 = 1,624.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.99/4,072.37 = 1,624.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.99x = 4,072.37 × 1,624.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.99x = 6,616,381.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,616,381.60/2,950.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.09

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