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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.74, 4,055.46 and 1,612.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.74, 4,055.46 and 1,612.56 is: 2,225.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.74 : 4,055.46 = 1,612.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.74/4,055.46 = 1,612.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.74x = 4,055.46 × 1,612.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.74x = 6,539,672.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,539,672.58/2,938.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.33

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