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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.70, 2,252.09 and 1,323.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.70, 2,252.09 and 1,323.44 is: 1,992.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.70 : 2,252.09 = 1,323.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.70/2,252.09 = 1,323.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.70x = 2,252.09 × 1,323.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.70x = 2,980,505.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,505.99/1,495.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.72

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