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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.24, 3,538.66 and 1,494.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.24, 3,538.66 and 1,494.02 is: 2,245.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.24 : 3,538.66 = 1,494.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.24/3,538.66 = 1,494.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.24x = 3,538.66 × 1,494.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.24x = 5,286,828.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,286,828.81/2,354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.66

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