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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.35, 3,409.99 and 1,493.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.35, 3,409.99 and 1,493.92 is: 2,241.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.35 : 3,409.99 = 1,493.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.35/3,409.99 = 1,493.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.35x = 3,409.99 × 1,493.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.35x = 5,094,252.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,094,252.79/2,272.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.84

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