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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.86, 2,233.62 and 1,184.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.86, 2,233.62 and 1,184.21 is: 1,768.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.86 : 2,233.62 = 1,184.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.86/2,233.62 = 1,184.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.86x = 2,233.62 × 1,184.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.86x = 2,645,075.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645,075.14/1,495.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.26

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