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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.61, 2,793.75 and 1,493.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.61, 2,793.75 and 1,493.78 is: 2,061.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.61 : 2,793.75 = 1,493.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.61/2,793.75 = 1,493.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.61x = 2,793.75 × 1,493.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.61x = 4,173,247.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173,247.88/2,024.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.26

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