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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.49, 3,039.98 and 1,495.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.49, 3,039.98 and 1,495.51 is: 2,064.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.49 : 3,039.98 = 1,495.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.49/3,039.98 = 1,495.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.49x = 3,039.98 × 1,495.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.49x = 4,546,330.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,546,330.92/2,202.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,064.18

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