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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.25, 4,049.22 and 1,607.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.25, 4,049.22 and 1,607.95 is: 2,218.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.25 : 4,049.22 = 1,607.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.25/4,049.22 = 1,607.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.25x = 4,049.22 × 1,607.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.25x = 6,510,943.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,510,943.30/2,934.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,218.95

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