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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.87, 4,073.24 and 1,625.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.87, 4,073.24 and 1,625.56 is: 2,243.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.87 : 4,073.24 = 1,625.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.87/4,073.24 = 1,625.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.87x = 4,073.24 × 1,625.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.87x = 6,621,289.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,621,289.90/2,951.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.09

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