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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.50, 3,040.67 and 1,498.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.50, 3,040.67 and 1,498.13 is: 2,068.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.50 : 3,040.67 = 1,498.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.50/3,040.67 = 1,498.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.50x = 3,040.67 × 1,498.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.50x = 4,555,318.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,555,318.95/2,202.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.25

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