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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.38, 4,058.89 and 1,614.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.38, 4,058.89 and 1,614.81 is: 2,228.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.38 : 4,058.89 = 1,614.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.38/4,058.89 = 1,614.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.38x = 4,058.89 × 1,614.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.38x = 6,554,336.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,554,336.16/2,941.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.32

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