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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.47, 2,241.37 and 1,034.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.47, 2,241.37 and 1,034.47 is: 1,552.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.47 : 2,241.37 = 1,034.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.47/2,241.37 = 1,034.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.47x = 2,241.37 × 1,034.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.47x = 2,318,630.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,630.02/1,493.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.51

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