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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.56, 4,073.25 and 1,625.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.56, 4,073.25 and 1,625.32 is: 2,242.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.56 : 4,073.25 = 1,625.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.56/4,073.25 = 1,625.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.56x = 4,073.25 × 1,625.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.56x = 6,620,310.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,620,310.77/2,951.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.98

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