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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.49, 3,405.78 and 1,495.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.49, 3,405.78 and 1,495.44 is: 2,243.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.49 : 3,405.78 = 1,495.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.49/3,405.78 = 1,495.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.49x = 3,405.78 × 1,495.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.49x = 5,093,139.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,093,139.64/2,270.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.19

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