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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.61, 4,073.30 and 1,625.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.61, 4,073.30 and 1,625.34 is: 2,243.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.61 : 4,073.30 = 1,625.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.61/4,073.30 = 1,625.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.61x = 4,073.30 × 1,625.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.61x = 6,620,497.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,620,497.42/2,951.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.01

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