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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.92, 4,050.25 and 1,608.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.92, 4,050.25 and 1,608.59 is: 2,219.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.92 : 4,050.25 = 1,608.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.92/4,050.25 = 1,608.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.92x = 4,050.25 × 1,608.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.92x = 6,515,197.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,515,197.75/2,934.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,219.89

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