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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.86, 4,058.26 and 1,614.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.86, 4,058.26 and 1,614.59 is: 2,228.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.86 : 4,058.26 = 1,614.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.86/4,058.26 = 1,614.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.86x = 4,058.26 × 1,614.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.86x = 6,552,401.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,552,401.69/2,940.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.06

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