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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.72, 4,055.50 and 1,612.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.72, 4,055.50 and 1,612.43 is: 2,225.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.72 : 4,055.50 = 1,612.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.72/4,055.50 = 1,612.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.72x = 4,055.50 × 1,612.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.72x = 6,539,200.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,539,200.76/2,938.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.19

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