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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.83, 4,055.61 and 1,612.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.83, 4,055.61 and 1,612.50 is: 2,225.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.83 : 4,055.61 = 1,612.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.83/4,055.61 = 1,612.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.83x = 4,055.61 × 1,612.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.83x = 6,539,671.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,539,671.13/2,938.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.26

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