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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.65, 3,064.03 and 1,495.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.65, 3,064.03 and 1,495.26 is: 2,244.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.65 : 3,064.03 = 1,495.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.65/3,064.03 = 1,495.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.65x = 3,064.03 × 1,495.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.65x = 4,581,517.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,581,517.76/2,041.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.03

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