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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.26, 3,169.44 and 1,495.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.26, 3,169.44 and 1,495.20 is: 2,242.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.26 : 3,169.44 = 1,495.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.26/3,169.44 = 1,495.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.26x = 3,169.44 × 1,495.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.26x = 4,738,946.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,738,946.69/2,113.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.48

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