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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.63, 2,240.50 and 1,449.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.63, 2,240.50 and 1,449.27 is: 2,158.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.63 : 2,240.50 = 1,449.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.63/2,240.50 = 1,449.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.63x = 2,240.50 × 1,449.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.63x = 3,247,080.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,080.19/1,504.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.07

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