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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.64, 3,101.16 and 1,494.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.64, 3,101.16 and 1,494.24 is: 2,235.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.64 : 3,101.16 = 1,494.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.64/3,101.16 = 1,494.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.64x = 3,101.16 × 1,494.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.64x = 4,633,877.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,633,877.32/2,072.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,235.74

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