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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.94, 4,063.89 and 1,618.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.94, 4,063.89 and 1,618.57 is: 2,233.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.94 : 4,063.89 = 1,618.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.94/4,063.89 = 1,618.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.94x = 4,063.89 × 1,618.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.94x = 6,577,670.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,577,670.12/2,944.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.55

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