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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.53, 4,434.54 and 1,494.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.53, 4,434.54 and 1,494.71 is: 2,243.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.53 : 4,434.54 = 1,494.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.53/4,434.54 = 1,494.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.53x = 4,434.54 × 1,494.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.53x = 6,628,329.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,628,329.11/2,954.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.45

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