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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,945.85, 4,065.24 and 1,619.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,945.85, 4,065.24 and 1,619.52 is: 2,234.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,945.85 : 4,065.24 = 1,619.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,945.85/4,065.24 = 1,619.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,945.85x = 4,065.24 × 1,619.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,945.85x = 6,583,737.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,583,737.48/2,945.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,234.92

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