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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.89, 3,365.47 and 1,494.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.89, 3,365.47 and 1,494.30 is: 2,062.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.89 : 3,365.47 = 1,494.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.89/3,365.47 = 1,494.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.89x = 3,365.47 × 1,494.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.89x = 5,029,021.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,029,021.82/2,438.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.01

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