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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.48, 3,043.80 and 1,498.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.48, 3,043.80 and 1,498.36 is: 2,066.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.48 : 3,043.80 = 1,498.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.48/3,043.80 = 1,498.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.48x = 3,043.80 × 1,498.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.48x = 4,560,708.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,560,708.17/2,206.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.96

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