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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.14, 4,072.62 and 1,624.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.14, 4,072.62 and 1,624.83 is: 2,242.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.14 : 4,072.62 = 1,624.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.14/4,072.62 = 1,624.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.14x = 4,072.62 × 1,624.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.14x = 6,617,315.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,617,315.15/2,951.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.29

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