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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.75, 4,049.97 and 1,608.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.75, 4,049.97 and 1,608.39 is: 2,219.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.75 : 4,049.97 = 1,608.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.75/4,049.97 = 1,608.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.75x = 4,049.97 × 1,608.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.75x = 6,513,931.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,513,931.25/2,934.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,219.59

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