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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.97, 3,442.79 and 1,446.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.97, 3,442.79 and 1,446.83 is: 1,996.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.97 : 3,442.79 = 1,446.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.97/3,442.79 = 1,446.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.97x = 3,442.79 × 1,446.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.97x = 4,981,124.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,981,124.62/2,494.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.47

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