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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.92, 2,233.52 and 1,481.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.92, 2,233.52 and 1,481.12 is: 2,211.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.92 : 2,233.52 = 1,481.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.92/2,233.52 = 1,481.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.92x = 2,233.52 × 1,481.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.92x = 3,308,111.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,308,111.14/1,495.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.42

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