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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.24, 4,074.06 and 1,625.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.24, 4,074.06 and 1,625.91 is: 2,243.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.24 : 4,074.06 = 1,625.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.24/4,074.06 = 1,625.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.24x = 4,074.06 × 1,625.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.24x = 6,624,054.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,624,054.89/2,952.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.74

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