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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.52, 4,063.49 and 1,618.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.52, 4,063.49 and 1,618.35 is: 2,233.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.52 : 4,063.49 = 1,618.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.52/4,063.49 = 1,618.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.52x = 4,063.49 × 1,618.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.52x = 6,576,140.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,576,140.95/2,944.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.35

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