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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.48, 3,045.18 and 1,499.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.48, 3,045.18 and 1,499.36 is: 2,068.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.48 : 3,045.18 = 1,499.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.48/3,045.18 = 1,499.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.48x = 3,045.18 × 1,499.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.48x = 4,565,821.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,565,821.08/2,207.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.34

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