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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.60, 2,244.56 and 1,036.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.60, 2,244.56 and 1,036.60 is: 1,555.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.60 : 2,244.56 = 1,036.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.60/2,244.56 = 1,036.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.60x = 2,244.56 × 1,036.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.60x = 2,326,710.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,710.90/1,495.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.70

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