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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.53, 3,441.69 and 1,446.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.53, 3,441.69 and 1,446.39 is: 1,995.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.53 : 3,441.69 = 1,446.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.53/3,441.69 = 1,446.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.53x = 3,441.69 × 1,446.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.53x = 4,978,026.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,978,026.00/2,494.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.58

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