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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,937.78, 4,054.25 and 1,611.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,937.78, 4,054.25 and 1,611.53 is: 2,223.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,937.78 : 4,054.25 = 1,611.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,937.78/4,054.25 = 1,611.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,937.78x = 4,054.25 × 1,611.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,937.78x = 6,533,517.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,533,517.17/2,937.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.96

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