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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.05, 4,058.52 and 1,614.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.05, 4,058.52 and 1,614.73 is: 2,228.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.05 : 4,058.52 = 1,614.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.05/4,058.52 = 1,614.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.05x = 4,058.52 × 1,614.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.05x = 6,553,414.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,553,414.00/2,941.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.26

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