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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,937.33, 4,053.54 and 1,611.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,937.33, 4,053.54 and 1,611.04 is: 2,223.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,937.33 : 4,053.54 = 1,611.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,937.33/4,053.54 = 1,611.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,937.33x = 4,053.54 × 1,611.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,937.33x = 6,530,407.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,530,407.03/2,937.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.25

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