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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.94, 3,279.21 and 1,494.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.94, 3,279.21 and 1,494.39 is: 2,240.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.94 : 3,279.21 = 1,494.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.94/3,279.21 = 1,494.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.94x = 3,279.21 × 1,494.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.94x = 4,900,414.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,900,414.90/2,186.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.76

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