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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.69, 2,061.65 and 1,095.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.69, 2,061.65 and 1,095.93 is: 1,512.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.69 : 2,061.65 = 1,095.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.69/2,061.65 = 1,095.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.69x = 2,061.65 × 1,095.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.69x = 2,259,426.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,426.82/1,493.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.65

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