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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.96, 4,055.76 and 1,612.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.96, 4,055.76 and 1,612.66 is: 2,225.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.96 : 4,055.76 = 1,612.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.96/4,055.76 = 1,612.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.96x = 4,055.76 × 1,612.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.96x = 6,540,561.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,540,561.92/2,938.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.47

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