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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.12, 3,170.36 and 1,498.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.12, 3,170.36 and 1,498.04 is: 2,247.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.12 : 3,170.36 = 1,498.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.12/3,170.36 = 1,498.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.12x = 3,170.36 × 1,498.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.12x = 4,749,326.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,749,326.09/2,113.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.54

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