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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.26, 4,490.28 and 1,261.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.26, 4,490.28 and 1,261.94 is: 1,892.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.26 : 4,490.28 = 1,261.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.26/4,490.28 = 1,261.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.26x = 4,490.28 × 1,261.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.26x = 5,666,463.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,666,463.94/2,994.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.44

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