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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.46, 2,993.68 and 1,498.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.46, 2,993.68 and 1,498.52 is: 2,066.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.46 : 2,993.68 = 1,498.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.46/2,993.68 = 1,498.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.46x = 2,993.68 × 1,498.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.46x = 4,486,089.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,486,089.35/2,170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.88

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