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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.17, 4,073.73 and 1,625.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.17, 4,073.73 and 1,625.93 is: 2,243.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.17 : 4,073.73 = 1,625.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.17/4,073.73 = 1,625.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.17x = 4,073.73 × 1,625.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.17x = 6,623,599.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,623,599.82/2,952.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.64

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