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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,939.38, 4,056.40 and 1,613.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,939.38, 4,056.40 and 1,613.21 is: 2,226.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,939.38 : 4,056.40 = 1,613.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,939.38/4,056.40 = 1,613.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,939.38x = 4,056.40 × 1,613.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,939.38x = 6,543,823.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,543,823.55/2,939.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.26

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