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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.46, 3,365.34 and 1,494.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.46, 3,365.34 and 1,494.87 is: 2,063.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.46 : 3,365.34 = 1,494.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.46/3,365.34 = 1,494.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.46x = 3,365.34 × 1,494.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.46x = 5,030,745.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,030,745.81/2,438.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.08

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