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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.68, 4,492.38 and 1,533.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.68, 4,492.38 and 1,533.44 is: 2,300.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.68 : 4,492.38 = 1,533.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.68/4,492.38 = 1,533.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.68x = 4,492.38 × 1,533.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.68x = 6,888,795.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,888,795.19/2,994.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,300.34

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