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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.10, 4,073.96 and 1,625.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.10, 4,073.96 and 1,625.86 is: 2,243.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.10 : 4,073.96 = 1,625.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.10/4,073.96 = 1,625.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.10x = 4,073.96 × 1,625.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.10x = 6,623,660.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,623,660.11/2,952.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.72

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