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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.54, 5,014.32 and 1,494.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.54, 5,014.32 and 1,494.88 is: 2,239.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.54 : 5,014.32 = 1,494.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.54/5,014.32 = 1,494.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.54x = 5,014.32 × 1,494.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.54x = 7,495,806.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,495,806.68/3,346.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.87

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