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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.91, 4,058.46 and 1,614.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.91, 4,058.46 and 1,614.62 is: 2,228.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.91 : 4,058.46 = 1,614.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.91/4,058.46 = 1,614.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.91x = 4,058.46 × 1,614.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.91x = 6,552,870.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,552,870.69/2,940.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.18

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