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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.73, 3,095.98 and 1,498.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.73, 3,095.98 and 1,498.41 is: 2,066.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.73 : 3,095.98 = 1,498.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.73/3,095.98 = 1,498.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.73x = 3,095.98 × 1,498.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.73x = 4,639,047.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,639,047.39/2,244.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.64

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