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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.28, 4,074.10 and 1,625.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.28, 4,074.10 and 1,625.94 is: 2,243.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.28 : 4,074.10 = 1,625.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.28/4,074.10 = 1,625.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.28x = 4,074.10 × 1,625.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.28x = 6,624,242.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,624,242.15/2,952.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.77

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