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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.35, 3,044.34 and 1,498.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.35, 3,044.34 and 1,498.76 is: 2,067.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.35 : 3,044.34 = 1,498.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.35/3,044.34 = 1,498.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.35x = 3,044.34 × 1,498.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.35x = 4,562,719.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,562,719.80/2,206.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,067.99

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