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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.67, 4,063.67 and 1,618.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.67, 4,063.67 and 1,618.41 is: 2,233.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.67 : 4,063.67 = 1,618.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.67/4,063.67 = 1,618.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.67x = 4,063.67 × 1,618.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.67x = 6,576,663.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,576,663.85/2,944.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.41

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