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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.42, 3,110.19 and 1,498.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.42, 3,110.19 and 1,498.57 is: 2,067.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.42 : 3,110.19 = 1,498.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.42/3,110.19 = 1,498.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.42x = 3,110.19 × 1,498.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.42x = 4,660,832.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,660,832.46/2,254.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,067.42

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