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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.52, 2,838.98 and 1,498.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.52, 2,838.98 and 1,498.48 is: 2,069.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.52 : 2,838.98 = 1,498.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.52/2,838.98 = 1,498.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.52x = 2,838.98 × 1,498.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.52x = 4,254,154.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,154.75/2,055.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069.62

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