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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,939.48, 4,056.46 and 1,613.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,939.48, 4,056.46 and 1,613.19 is: 2,226.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,939.48 : 4,056.46 = 1,613.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,939.48/4,056.46 = 1,613.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,939.48x = 4,056.46 × 1,613.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,939.48x = 6,543,840.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,543,840.71/2,939.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.19

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