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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.07, 3,298.86 and 1,494.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.07, 3,298.86 and 1,494.20 is: 2,061.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.07 : 3,298.86 = 1,494.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.07/3,298.86 = 1,494.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.07x = 3,298.86 × 1,494.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.07x = 4,929,146.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,929,146.30/2,391.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.48

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