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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.30, 3,993.87 and 1,494.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.30, 3,993.87 and 1,494.87 is: 2,240.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.30 : 3,993.87 = 1,494.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.30/3,993.87 = 1,494.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.30x = 3,993.87 × 1,494.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.30x = 5,970,307.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,970,307.08/2,664.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.85

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