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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.97, 4,063.88 and 1,618.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.97, 4,063.88 and 1,618.64 is: 2,233.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.97 : 4,063.88 = 1,618.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.97/4,063.88 = 1,618.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.97x = 4,063.88 × 1,618.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.97x = 6,577,930.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,577,930.31/2,944.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.62

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