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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.97, 4,073.70 and 1,625.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.97, 4,073.70 and 1,625.76 is: 2,243.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.97 : 4,073.70 = 1,625.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.97/4,073.70 = 1,625.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.97x = 4,073.70 × 1,625.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.97x = 6,622,858.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,622,858.51/2,951.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.54

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