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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.46, 3,098.64 and 1,499.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.46, 3,098.64 and 1,499.68 is: 2,070.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.46 : 3,098.64 = 1,499.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.46/3,098.64 = 1,499.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.46x = 3,098.64 × 1,499.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.46x = 4,646,968.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,646,968.44/2,244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,070.42

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