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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.46, 4,057.87 and 1,614.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.46, 4,057.87 and 1,614.13 is: 2,227.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.46 : 4,057.87 = 1,614.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.46/4,057.87 = 1,614.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.46x = 4,057.87 × 1,614.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.46x = 6,549,929.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,549,929.70/2,940.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,227.52

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