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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,937.67, 4,053.85 and 1,611.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,937.67, 4,053.85 and 1,611.43 is: 2,223.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,937.67 : 4,053.85 = 1,611.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,937.67/4,053.85 = 1,611.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,937.67x = 4,053.85 × 1,611.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,937.67x = 6,532,495.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,532,495.51/2,937.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.70

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