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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.16, 2,240.76 and 1,147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.16, 2,240.76 and 1,147.16 is: 1,719.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.16 : 2,240.76 = 1,147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.16/2,240.76 = 1,147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.16x = 2,240.76 × 1,147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.16x = 2,570,493.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,493.30/1,495.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.22

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