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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,937.73, 4,054.08 and 1,611.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,937.73, 4,054.08 and 1,611.55 is: 2,223.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,937.73 : 4,054.08 = 1,611.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,937.73/4,054.08 = 1,611.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,937.73x = 4,054.08 × 1,611.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,937.73x = 6,533,352.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,533,352.62/2,937.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.95

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