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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.06, 4,072.31 and 1,624.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.06, 4,072.31 and 1,624.51 is: 2,241.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.06 : 4,072.31 = 1,624.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.06/4,072.31 = 1,624.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.06x = 4,072.31 × 1,624.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.06x = 6,615,518.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,615,518.23/2,951.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.74

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