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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.25, 4,057.68 and 1,614.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.25, 4,057.68 and 1,614.01 is: 2,227.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.25 : 4,057.68 = 1,614.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.25/4,057.68 = 1,614.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.25x = 4,057.68 × 1,614.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.25x = 6,549,136.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,549,136.10/2,940.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,227.41

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