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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.32, 4,057.72 and 1,614.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.32, 4,057.72 and 1,614.10 is: 2,227.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.32 : 4,057.72 = 1,614.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.32/4,057.72 = 1,614.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.32x = 4,057.72 × 1,614.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.32x = 6,549,565.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,549,565.85/2,940.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,227.50

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