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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.28, 3,162.34 and 1,493.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.28, 3,162.34 and 1,493.65 is: 2,238.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.28 : 3,162.34 = 1,493.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.28/3,162.34 = 1,493.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.28x = 3,162.34 × 1,493.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.28x = 4,723,429.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,723,429.14/2,110.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.29

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