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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.18, 3,993.68 and 1,494.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.18, 3,993.68 and 1,494.76 is: 2,240.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.18 : 3,993.68 = 1,494.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.18/3,993.68 = 1,494.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.18x = 3,993.68 × 1,494.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.18x = 5,969,593.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,969,593.12/2,664.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.69

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