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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.46, 2,842.88 and 1,613.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.46, 2,842.88 and 1,613.57 is: 2,224.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.46 : 2,842.88 = 1,613.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.46/2,842.88 = 1,613.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.46x = 2,842.88 × 1,613.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.46x = 4,587,188.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,587,188.67/2,062.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.13

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