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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.42, 4,072.79 and 1,624.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.42, 4,072.79 and 1,624.87 is: 2,242.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.42 : 4,072.79 = 1,624.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.42/4,072.79 = 1,624.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.42x = 4,072.79 × 1,624.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.42x = 6,617,748.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,617,748.17/2,951.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.23

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