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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.16, 3,441.90 and 1,446.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.16, 3,441.90 and 1,446.22 is: 1,995.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.16 : 3,441.90 = 1,446.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.16/3,441.90 = 1,446.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.16x = 3,441.90 × 1,446.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.16x = 4,977,744.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,977,744.62/2,494.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.76

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