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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.23, 4,490.18 and 1,239.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.23, 4,490.18 and 1,239.53 is: 1,858.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.23 : 4,490.18 = 1,239.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.23/4,490.18 = 1,239.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.23x = 4,490.18 × 1,239.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.23x = 5,565,684.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,565,684.17/2,994.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.81

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