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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.99, 4,073.59 and 1,625.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.99, 4,073.59 and 1,625.59 is: 2,243.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.99 : 4,073.59 = 1,625.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.99/4,073.59 = 1,625.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.99x = 4,073.59 × 1,625.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.99x = 6,622,005.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,622,005.75/2,951.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.23

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