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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.95, 4,055.81 and 1,612.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.95, 4,055.81 and 1,612.71 is: 2,225.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.95 : 4,055.81 = 1,612.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.95/4,055.81 = 1,612.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.95x = 4,055.81 × 1,612.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.95x = 6,540,837.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,540,837.28/2,938.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.57

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