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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.04, 3,394.56 and 1,493.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.04, 3,394.56 and 1,493.36 is: 2,240.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.04 : 3,394.56 = 1,493.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.04/3,394.56 = 1,493.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.04x = 3,394.56 × 1,493.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.04x = 5,069,300.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,069,300.12/2,263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.04

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