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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.85, 4,427.97 and 1,491.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.85, 4,427.97 and 1,491.99 is: 2,235.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.85 : 4,427.97 = 1,491.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.85/4,427.97 = 1,491.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.85x = 4,427.97 × 1,491.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.85x = 6,606,464.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,606,464.76/2,954.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,235.81

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