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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.23, 4,429.58 and 1,491.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.23, 4,429.58 and 1,491.41 is: 2,238.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.23 : 4,429.58 = 1,491.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.23/4,429.58 = 1,491.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.23x = 4,429.58 × 1,491.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.23x = 6,606,319.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,606,319.91/2,951.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.50

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