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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.76, 4,061.21 and 1,616.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.76, 4,061.21 and 1,616.48 is: 2,230.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.76 : 4,061.21 = 1,616.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.76/4,061.21 = 1,616.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.76x = 4,061.21 × 1,616.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.76x = 6,564,840.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,564,840.16/2,942.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,230.85

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