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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.54, 4,060.59 and 1,616.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.54, 4,060.59 and 1,616.18 is: 2,230.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.54 : 4,060.59 = 1,616.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.54/4,060.59 = 1,616.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.54x = 4,060.59 × 1,616.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.54x = 6,562,644.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,562,644.35/2,942.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,230.27

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