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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.26, 3,096.92 and 1,495

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.26, 3,096.92 and 1,495 is: 2,064.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.26 : 3,096.92 = 1,495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.26/3,096.92 = 1,495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.26x = 3,096.92 × 1,495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.26x = 4,629,895.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,629,895.40/2,242.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,064.83

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