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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.75, 3,044.46 and 1,498.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.75, 3,044.46 and 1,498.76 is: 2,068.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.75 : 3,044.46 = 1,498.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.75/3,044.46 = 1,498.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.75x = 3,044.46 × 1,498.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.75x = 4,562,914.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,562,914.87/2,205.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.65

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