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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.76, 3,062.68 and 1,494.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.76, 3,062.68 and 1,494.34 is: 2,242.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.76 : 3,062.68 = 1,494.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.76/3,062.68 = 1,494.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.76x = 3,062.68 × 1,494.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.76x = 4,576,685.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,576,685.23/2,040.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.64

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