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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,939.83, 4,056.94 and 1,613.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,939.83, 4,056.94 and 1,613.59 is: 2,226.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,939.83 : 4,056.94 = 1,613.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,939.83/4,056.94 = 1,613.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,939.83x = 4,056.94 × 1,613.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,939.83x = 6,546,237.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,546,237.81/2,939.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.74

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