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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.43, 4,060.63 and 1,616.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.43, 4,060.63 and 1,616.22 is: 2,230.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.43 : 4,060.63 = 1,616.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.43/4,060.63 = 1,616.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.43x = 4,060.63 × 1,616.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.43x = 6,562,863.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,562,863.34/2,942.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,230.42

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