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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.35, 3,411.49 and 1,494.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.35, 3,411.49 and 1,494.92 is: 2,243.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.35 : 3,411.49 = 1,494.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.35/3,411.49 = 1,494.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.35x = 3,411.49 × 1,494.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.35x = 5,099,904.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,099,904.63/2,273.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.34

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