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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.57, 4,073.01 and 1,625.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.57, 4,073.01 and 1,625.02 is: 2,242.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.57 : 4,073.01 = 1,625.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.57/4,073.01 = 1,625.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.57x = 4,073.01 × 1,625.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.57x = 6,618,722.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,618,722.71/2,951.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.44

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