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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.15, 3,070.77 and 1,499.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.15, 3,070.77 and 1,499.76 is: 2,250.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.15 : 3,070.77 = 1,499.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.15/3,070.77 = 1,499.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.15x = 3,070.77 × 1,499.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.15x = 4,605,418.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,418.02/2,046.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.77

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