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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.71, 4,055.42 and 1,612.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.71, 4,055.42 and 1,612.42 is: 2,225.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.71 : 4,055.42 = 1,612.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.71/4,055.42 = 1,612.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.71x = 4,055.42 × 1,612.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.71x = 6,539,040.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,539,040.32/2,938.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.14

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