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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.66, 4,073.32 and 1,625.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.66, 4,073.32 and 1,625.33 is: 2,242.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.66 : 4,073.32 = 1,625.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.66/4,073.32 = 1,625.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.66x = 4,073.32 × 1,625.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.66x = 6,620,501.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,620,501.41/2,951.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.98

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