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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.14, 4,425.72 and 1,489.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.14, 4,425.72 and 1,489.36 is: 2,233.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.14 : 4,425.72 = 1,489.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.14/4,425.72 = 1,489.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.14x = 4,425.72 × 1,489.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.14x = 6,591,490.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,591,490.34/2,951.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.54

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