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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.63, 4,058.12 and 1,614.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.63, 4,058.12 and 1,614.32 is: 2,227.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.63 : 4,058.12 = 1,614.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.63/4,058.12 = 1,614.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.63x = 4,058.12 × 1,614.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.63x = 6,551,075.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,551,075.92/2,940.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,227.78

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