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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.77, 2,242.28 and 1,083.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.77, 2,242.28 and 1,083.10 is: 1,625.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.77 : 2,242.28 = 1,083.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.77/2,242.28 = 1,083.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.77x = 2,242.28 × 1,083.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.77x = 2,428,613.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,613.47/1,493.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.83

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