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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.63, 4,060.85 and 1,616.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.63, 4,060.85 and 1,616.36 is: 2,230.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.63 : 4,060.85 = 1,616.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.63/4,060.85 = 1,616.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.63x = 4,060.85 × 1,616.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.63x = 6,563,797.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,563,797.58/2,942.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,230.59

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