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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,945.57, 4,064.72 and 1,619.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,945.57, 4,064.72 and 1,619.33 is: 2,234.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,945.57 : 4,064.72 = 1,619.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,945.57/4,064.72 = 1,619.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,945.57x = 4,064.72 × 1,619.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,945.57x = 6,582,094.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,582,094.62/2,945.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,234.58

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