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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.56, 3,026.40 and 1,493.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.56, 3,026.40 and 1,493.72 is: 2,060.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.56 : 3,026.40 = 1,493.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.56/3,026.40 = 1,493.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.56x = 3,026.40 × 1,493.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.56x = 4,520,594.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,520,594.21/2,193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.85

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