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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.92, 3,036.83 and 1,493.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.92, 3,036.83 and 1,493.33 is: 2,060.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.92 : 3,036.83 = 1,493.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.92/3,036.83 = 1,493.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.92x = 3,036.83 × 1,493.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.92x = 4,534,966.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,966.69/2,200.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.49

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