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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.58, 4,074.93 and 2,623.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.58, 4,074.93 and 2,623.56 is: 3,622.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.58 : 4,074.93 = 2,623.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.58/4,074.93 = 2,623.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.58x = 4,074.93 × 2,623.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.58x = 10,690,823.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,690,823.35/2,951.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.07

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