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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.28, 2,795.78 and 1,493.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.28, 2,795.78 and 1,493.24 is: 2,061.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.28 : 2,795.78 = 1,493.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.28/2,795.78 = 1,493.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.28x = 2,795.78 × 1,493.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.28x = 4,174,763.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,174,763.06/2,025.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.33

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