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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.26, 4,059.09 and 1,614.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.26, 4,059.09 and 1,614.89 is: 2,228.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.26 : 4,059.09 = 1,614.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.26/4,059.09 = 1,614.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.26x = 4,059.09 × 1,614.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.26x = 6,554,963.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,554,963.55/2,941.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.62

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