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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.79, 4,063.79 and 1,618.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.79, 4,063.79 and 1,618.46 is: 2,233.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.79 : 4,063.79 = 1,618.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.79/4,063.79 = 1,618.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.79x = 4,063.79 × 1,618.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.79x = 6,577,095.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,577,095.77/2,944.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.47

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