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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.05, 4,058.56 and 1,614.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.05, 4,058.56 and 1,614.71 is: 2,228.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.05 : 4,058.56 = 1,614.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.05/4,058.56 = 1,614.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.05x = 4,058.56 × 1,614.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.05x = 6,553,403.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,553,403.53/2,941.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.25

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