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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.38, 4,063.26 and 1,618.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.38, 4,063.26 and 1,618.12 is: 2,233.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.38 : 4,063.26 = 1,618.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.38/4,063.26 = 1,618.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.38x = 4,063.26 × 1,618.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.38x = 6,574,842.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,574,842.27/2,944.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.01

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