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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.98, 3,066.28 and 1,493.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.98, 3,066.28 and 1,493.34 is: 2,235.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.98 : 3,066.28 = 1,493.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.98/3,066.28 = 1,493.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.98x = 3,066.28 × 1,493.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.98x = 4,578,998.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,578,998.58/2,047.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,235.86

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