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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.95, 4,050.26 and 1,608.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.95, 4,050.26 and 1,608.68 is: 2,220.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.95 : 4,050.26 = 1,608.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.95/4,050.26 = 1,608.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.95x = 4,050.26 × 1,608.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.95x = 6,515,586.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,515,586.40/2,934.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.00

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