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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,937.51, 4,053.56 and 1,611.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,937.51, 4,053.56 and 1,611.18 is: 2,223.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,937.51 : 4,053.56 = 1,611.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,937.51/4,053.56 = 1,611.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,937.51x = 4,053.56 × 1,611.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,937.51x = 6,531,006.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,531,006.74/2,937.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.32

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