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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.13, 3,095.69 and 1,496.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.13, 3,095.69 and 1,496.93 is: 2,066.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.13 : 3,095.69 = 1,496.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.13/3,095.69 = 1,496.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.13x = 3,095.69 × 1,496.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.13x = 4,634,008.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,634,008.27/2,242.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.79

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