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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.28, 4,434.17 and 1,494.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.28, 4,434.17 and 1,494.46 is: 2,243.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.28 : 4,434.17 = 1,494.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.28/4,434.17 = 1,494.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.28x = 4,434.17 × 1,494.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.28x = 6,626,660.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,626,660.06/2,954.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.07

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