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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.38, 3,015.90 and 1,493.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.38, 3,015.90 and 1,493.96 is: 2,237.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.38 : 3,015.90 = 1,493.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.38/3,015.90 = 1,493.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.38x = 3,015.90 × 1,493.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.38x = 4,505,633.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,505,633.96/2,013.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.85

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