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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,937.92, 4,054.39 and 1,611.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,937.92, 4,054.39 and 1,611.59 is: 2,224.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,937.92 : 4,054.39 = 1,611.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,937.92/4,054.39 = 1,611.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,937.92x = 4,054.39 × 1,611.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,937.92x = 6,534,014.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,534,014.38/2,937.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.03

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