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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,224.52, 4,837.90 and 1,494.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,224.52, 4,837.90 and 1,494.36 is: 2,242.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,224.52 : 4,837.90 = 1,494.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,224.52/4,837.90 = 1,494.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,224.52x = 4,837.90 × 1,494.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,224.52x = 7,229,564.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,229,564.24/3,224.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.06

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