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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.67, 3,344.52 and 1,498.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.67, 3,344.52 and 1,498.16 is: 2,246.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.67 : 3,344.52 = 1,498.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.67/3,344.52 = 1,498.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.67x = 3,344.52 × 1,498.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.67x = 5,010,626.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,010,626.08/2,230.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.24

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