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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.09, 2,238.97 and 1,233.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.09, 2,238.97 and 1,233.49 is: 1,847.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.09 : 2,238.97 = 1,233.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.09/2,238.97 = 1,233.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.09x = 2,238.97 × 1,233.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.09x = 2,761,747.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,747.11/1,495.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.21

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