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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.38, 4,575.27 and 1,493.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.38, 4,575.27 and 1,493.43 is: 2,238.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.38 : 4,575.27 = 1,493.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.38/4,575.27 = 1,493.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.38x = 4,575.27 × 1,493.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.38x = 6,832,845.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,832,845.48/3,052.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.53

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