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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.22, 3,687.36 and 1,493.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.22, 3,687.36 and 1,493.08 is: 2,060.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.22 : 3,687.36 = 1,493.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.22/3,687.36 = 1,493.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.22x = 3,687.36 × 1,493.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.22x = 5,505,523.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,505,523.47/2,672.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.28

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