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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.88, 3,396.38 and 1,495.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.88, 3,396.38 and 1,495.24 is: 2,247.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.88 : 3,396.38 = 1,495.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.88/3,396.38 = 1,495.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.88x = 3,396.38 × 1,495.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.88x = 5,078,403.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,078,403.23/2,259.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.20

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