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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.36, 4,434.72 and 1,493.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.36, 4,434.72 and 1,493.12 is: 2,241.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.36 : 4,434.72 = 1,493.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.36/4,434.72 = 1,493.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.36x = 4,434.72 × 1,493.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.36x = 6,621,569.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,621,569.13/2,954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.29

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