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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.28, 2,228.04 and 1,481.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.28, 2,228.04 and 1,481.76 is: 2,210.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.28 : 2,228.04 = 1,481.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.28/2,228.04 = 1,481.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.28x = 2,228.04 × 1,481.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.28x = 3,301,420.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,301,420.55/1,493.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.85

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