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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.50, 3,329.76 and 1,494.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.50, 3,329.76 and 1,494.92 is: 2,240.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.50 : 3,329.76 = 1,494.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.50/3,329.76 = 1,494.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.50x = 3,329.76 × 1,494.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.50x = 4,977,724.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,977,724.82/2,221.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.70

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