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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,226.84, 4,841.48 and 1,494.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,226.84, 4,841.48 and 1,494.25 is: 2,241.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,226.84 : 4,841.48 = 1,494.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,226.84/4,841.48 = 1,494.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,226.84x = 4,841.48 × 1,494.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,226.84x = 7,234,381.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,234,381.49/3,226.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.94

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