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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.03, 4,072.34 and 1,624.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.03, 4,072.34 and 1,624.86 is: 2,242.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.03 : 4,072.34 = 1,624.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.03/4,072.34 = 1,624.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.03x = 4,072.34 × 1,624.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.03x = 6,616,986.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,616,986.43/2,951.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.26

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