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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.70, 3,336.30 and 1,493.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.70, 3,336.30 and 1,493.58 is: 2,238.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.70 : 3,336.30 = 1,493.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.70/3,336.30 = 1,493.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.70x = 3,336.30 × 1,493.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.70x = 4,983,030.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,983,030.95/2,225.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.86

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