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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.13, 3,032.03 and 1,498.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.13, 3,032.03 and 1,498.50 is: 2,067.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.13 : 3,032.03 = 1,498.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.13/3,032.03 = 1,498.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.13x = 3,032.03 × 1,498.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.13x = 4,543,500.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,543,500.70/2,197.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,067.93

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