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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.48, 2,873.96 and 1,494.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.48, 2,873.96 and 1,494.96 is: 2,060.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.48 : 2,873.96 = 1,494.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.48/2,873.96 = 1,494.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.48x = 2,873.96 × 1,494.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.48x = 4,296,455.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,296,455.24/2,085.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.18

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