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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.06, 3,165.76 and 1,493.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.06, 3,165.76 and 1,493.46 is: 2,241.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.06 : 3,165.76 = 1,493.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.06/3,165.76 = 1,493.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.06x = 3,165.76 × 1,493.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.06x = 4,727,935.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,727,935.93/2,109.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.73

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