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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.38, 3,699.24 and 1,493.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.38, 3,699.24 and 1,493.26 is: 2,238.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.38 : 3,699.24 = 1,493.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.38/3,699.24 = 1,493.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.38x = 3,699.24 × 1,493.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.38x = 5,523,927.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,523,927.12/2,467.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.78

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