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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,939.37, 4,056.42 and 1,613.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,939.37, 4,056.42 and 1,613.16 is: 2,226.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,939.37 : 4,056.42 = 1,613.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,939.37/4,056.42 = 1,613.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,939.37x = 4,056.42 × 1,613.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,939.37x = 6,543,654.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,543,654.49/2,939.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.21

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