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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,945.53, 4,064.83 and 1,619.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,945.53, 4,064.83 and 1,619.24 is: 2,234.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,945.53 : 4,064.83 = 1,619.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,945.53/4,064.83 = 1,619.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,945.53x = 4,064.83 × 1,619.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,945.53x = 6,581,942.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,581,942.93/2,945.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,234.55

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