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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.62, 2,237.40 and 1,340.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.62, 2,237.40 and 1,340.01 is: 2,004.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.62 : 2,237.40 = 1,340.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.62/2,237.40 = 1,340.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.62x = 2,237.40 × 1,340.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.62x = 2,998,138.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,998,138.37/1,495.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.61

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