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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.67, 4,073.31 and 1,625.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.67, 4,073.31 and 1,625.37 is: 2,243.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.67 : 4,073.31 = 1,625.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.67/4,073.31 = 1,625.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.67x = 4,073.31 × 1,625.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.67x = 6,620,642.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,620,642.76/2,951.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.01

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