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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.67, 3,343.02 and 1,497.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.67, 3,343.02 and 1,497.16 is: 2,244.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.67 : 3,343.02 = 1,497.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.67/3,343.02 = 1,497.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.67x = 3,343.02 × 1,497.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.67x = 5,005,035.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,005,035.82/2,229.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.74

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