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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,956.51, 4,079.93 and 1,612.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,956.51, 4,079.93 and 1,612.14 is: 2,224.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,956.51 : 4,079.93 = 1,612.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,956.51/4,079.93 = 1,612.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,956.51x = 4,079.93 × 1,612.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,956.51x = 6,577,399.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,577,399.52/2,956.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.72

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