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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.02, 3,992.52 and 1,493.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.02, 3,992.52 and 1,493.99 is: 2,239.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.02 : 3,992.52 = 1,493.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.02/3,992.52 = 1,493.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.02x = 3,992.52 × 1,493.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.02x = 5,964,784.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,964,784.95/2,664.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.02

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