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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,345.67, 5,014.90 and 1,494.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,345.67, 5,014.90 and 1,494.24 is: 2,239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,345.67 : 5,014.90 = 1,494.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,345.67/5,014.90 = 1,494.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,345.67x = 5,014.90 × 1,494.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,345.67x = 7,493,464.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,493,464.18/3,345.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.75

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