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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.07, 4,073.67 and 1,625.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.07, 4,073.67 and 1,625.77 is: 2,243.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.07 : 4,073.67 = 1,625.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.07/4,073.67 = 1,625.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.07x = 4,073.67 × 1,625.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.07x = 6,622,841.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,622,841.98/2,952.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.46

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