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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,937.76, 4,054.07 and 1,611.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,937.76, 4,054.07 and 1,611.45 is: 2,223.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,937.76 : 4,054.07 = 1,611.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,937.76/4,054.07 = 1,611.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,937.76x = 4,054.07 × 1,611.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,937.76x = 6,532,935.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,532,935.13/2,937.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.78

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