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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.51, 2,233.83 and 1,416.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.51, 2,233.83 and 1,416.43 is: 2,111.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.51 : 2,233.83 = 1,416.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.51/2,233.83 = 1,416.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.51x = 2,233.83 × 1,416.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.51x = 3,164,063.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,164,063.83/1,498.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,111.47

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