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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,494.91, 2,241.44 and 1,301.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,494.91, 2,241.44 and 1,301.73 is: 1,951.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,494.91 : 2,241.44 = 1,301.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,494.91/2,241.44 = 1,301.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,494.91x = 2,241.44 × 1,301.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,494.91x = 2,917,749.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,749.69/1,494.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.79

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