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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.74, 4,058.27 and 1,614.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.74, 4,058.27 and 1,614.50 is: 2,228.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.74 : 4,058.27 = 1,614.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.74/4,058.27 = 1,614.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.74x = 4,058.27 × 1,614.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.74x = 6,552,048.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,552,048.55/2,940.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.03

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