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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.48, 4,063.38 and 1,618.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.48, 4,063.38 and 1,618.27 is: 2,233.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.48 : 4,063.38 = 1,618.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.48/4,063.38 = 1,618.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.48x = 4,063.38 × 1,618.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.48x = 6,575,626.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,575,626.29/2,944.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.21

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