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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.58, 4,058.24 and 1,614.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.58, 4,058.24 and 1,614.54 is: 2,228.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.58 : 4,058.24 = 1,614.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.58/4,058.24 = 1,614.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.58x = 4,058.24 × 1,614.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.58x = 6,552,190.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,552,190.81/2,940.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.20

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