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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.99, 3,494.52 and 1,494.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.99, 3,494.52 and 1,494.58 is: 2,241.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.99 : 3,494.52 = 1,494.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.99/3,494.52 = 1,494.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.99x = 3,494.52 × 1,494.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.99x = 5,222,839.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,222,839.70/2,329.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.57

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