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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.98, 3,093.41 and 1,494.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.98, 3,093.41 and 1,494.67 is: 2,063.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.98 : 3,093.41 = 1,494.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.98/3,093.41 = 1,494.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.98x = 3,093.41 × 1,494.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.98x = 4,623,620.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,623,620.52/2,240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.21

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