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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.26, 3,556.19 and 1,493.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.26, 3,556.19 and 1,493.42 is: 2,240.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.26 : 3,556.19 = 1,493.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.26/3,556.19 = 1,493.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.26x = 3,556.19 × 1,493.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.26x = 5,310,885.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,310,885.27/2,370.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.63

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