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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.06, 4,072.50 and 1,624.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.06, 4,072.50 and 1,624.75 is: 2,242.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.06 : 4,072.50 = 1,624.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.06/4,072.50 = 1,624.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.06x = 4,072.50 × 1,624.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.06x = 6,616,794.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,616,794.38/2,951.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.18

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