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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.64, 4,461.06 and 1,493.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.64, 4,461.06 and 1,493.88 is: 2,239.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.64 : 4,461.06 = 1,493.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.64/4,461.06 = 1,493.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.64x = 4,461.06 × 1,493.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.64x = 6,664,288.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,664,288.31/2,975.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.62

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