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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.03, 2,474.93 and 1,498.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.03, 2,474.93 and 1,498.71 is: 2,256.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.03 : 2,474.93 = 1,498.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.03/2,474.93 = 1,498.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.03x = 2,474.93 × 1,498.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.03x = 3,709,202.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,709,202.34/1,644.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.16

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