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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.46, 4,072.95 and 1,625.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.46, 4,072.95 and 1,625.19 is: 2,242.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.46 : 4,072.95 = 1,625.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.46/4,072.95 = 1,625.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.46x = 4,072.95 × 1,625.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.46x = 6,619,297.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,619,297.25/2,951.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.72

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