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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.13, 4,057.43 and 1,613.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.13, 4,057.43 and 1,613.89 is: 2,227.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.13 : 4,057.43 = 1,613.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.13/4,057.43 = 1,613.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.13x = 4,057.43 × 1,613.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.13x = 6,548,245.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,548,245.70/2,940.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,227.20

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