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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.62, 3,393.69 and 1,493.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.62, 3,393.69 and 1,493.50 is: 2,238.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.62 : 3,393.69 = 1,493.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.62/3,393.69 = 1,493.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.62x = 3,393.69 × 1,493.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.62x = 5,068,476.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,068,476.02/2,264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.11

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