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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,956.62, 4,430.81 and 1,494.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,956.62, 4,430.81 and 1,494.07 is: 2,239.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,956.62 : 4,430.81 = 1,494.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,956.62/4,430.81 = 1,494.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,956.62x = 4,430.81 × 1,494.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,956.62x = 6,619,940.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,619,940.30/2,956.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.02

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