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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.95, 4,061.28 and 1,616.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.95, 4,061.28 and 1,616.68 is: 2,231.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.95 : 4,061.28 = 1,616.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.95/4,061.28 = 1,616.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.95x = 4,061.28 × 1,616.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.95x = 6,565,790.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,565,790.15/2,942.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231.02

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