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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.49, 2,244.38 and 1,036.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.49, 2,244.38 and 1,036.47 is: 1,555.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.49 : 2,244.38 = 1,036.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.49/2,244.38 = 1,036.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.49x = 2,244.38 × 1,036.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.49x = 2,326,227.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,227.36/1,495.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.50

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