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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.13, 3,441.89 and 1,447.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.13, 3,441.89 and 1,447.07 is: 1,996.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.13 : 3,441.89 = 1,447.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.13/3,441.89 = 1,447.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.13x = 3,441.89 × 1,447.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.13x = 4,980,642.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,980,642.17/2,494.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.95

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