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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.38, 4,428.78 and 1,491.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.38, 4,428.78 and 1,491.88 is: 2,236.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.38 : 4,428.78 = 1,491.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.38/4,428.78 = 1,491.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.38x = 4,428.78 × 1,491.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.38x = 6,607,208.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,607,208.31/2,954.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,236.41

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