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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.46, 4,063.28 and 1,618.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.46, 4,063.28 and 1,618.16 is: 2,233.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.46 : 4,063.28 = 1,618.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.46/4,063.28 = 1,618.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.46x = 4,063.28 × 1,618.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.46x = 6,575,037.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,575,037.16/2,944.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.02

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