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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.30, 3,441.90 and 1,446.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.30, 3,441.90 and 1,446.25 is: 1,995.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.30 : 3,441.90 = 1,446.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.30/3,441.90 = 1,446.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.30x = 3,441.90 × 1,446.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.30x = 4,977,847.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,977,847.88/2,494.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.69

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