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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.24, 4,414.53 and 2,073.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.24, 4,414.53 and 2,073.68 is: 3,101.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.24 : 4,414.53 = 2,073.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.24/4,414.53 = 2,073.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.24x = 4,414.53 × 2,073.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.24x = 9,154,322.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,154,322.57/2,951.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.86

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