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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.62, 3,218.82 and 1,493.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.62, 3,218.82 and 1,493.82 is: 2,059.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.62 : 3,218.82 = 1,493.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.62/3,218.82 = 1,493.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.62x = 3,218.82 × 1,493.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.62x = 4,808,348.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,808,348.66/2,334.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.58

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