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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.73, 4,434.83 and 1,494.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.73, 4,434.83 and 1,494.91 is: 2,243.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.73 : 4,434.83 = 1,494.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.73/4,434.83 = 1,494.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.73x = 4,434.83 × 1,494.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.73x = 6,629,671.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,629,671.72/2,954.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.75

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