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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,945.55, 4,064.78 and 1,619.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,945.55, 4,064.78 and 1,619.22 is: 2,234.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,945.55 : 4,064.78 = 1,619.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,945.55/4,064.78 = 1,619.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,945.55x = 4,064.78 × 1,619.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,945.55x = 6,581,764.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,581,764.98/2,945.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,234.48

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