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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.46, 3,093.12 and 1,495.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.46, 3,093.12 and 1,495.68 is: 2,064.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.46 : 3,093.12 = 1,495.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.46/3,093.12 = 1,495.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.46x = 3,093.12 × 1,495.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.46x = 4,626,317.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,626,317.72/2,240.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,064.90

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