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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.32, 4,072.76 and 1,624.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.32, 4,072.76 and 1,624.99 is: 2,242.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.32 : 4,072.76 = 1,624.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.32/4,072.76 = 1,624.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.32x = 4,072.76 × 1,624.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.32x = 6,618,194.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,618,194.27/2,951.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.46

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