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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.02, 2,241.15 and 1,082.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.02, 2,241.15 and 1,082.35 is: 1,624.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.02 : 2,241.15 = 1,082.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.02/2,241.15 = 1,082.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.02x = 2,241.15 × 1,082.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.02x = 2,425,708.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,708.70/1,493.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.70

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