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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.27, 4,060.32 and 1,616

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.27, 4,060.32 and 1,616 is: 2,230.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.27 : 4,060.32 = 1,616 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.27/4,060.32 = 1,616/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.27x = 4,060.32 × 1,616
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.27x = 6,561,477.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,561,477.12/2,942.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,230.07

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