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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.85, 4,062.48 and 1,617.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.85, 4,062.48 and 1,617.52 is: 2,232.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.85 : 4,062.48 = 1,617.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.85/4,062.48 = 1,617.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.85x = 4,062.48 × 1,617.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.85x = 6,571,142.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,571,142.65/2,943.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,232.16

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