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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.49, 3,393.78 and 1,487.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.49, 3,393.78 and 1,487.44 is: 2,231.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.49 : 3,393.78 = 1,487.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.49/3,393.78 = 1,487.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.49x = 3,393.78 × 1,487.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.49x = 5,048,044.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,048,044.12/2,262.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231.19

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