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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.43, 3,415.05 and 1,498.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.43, 3,415.05 and 1,498.02 is: 2,247.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.43 : 3,415.05 = 1,498.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.43/3,415.05 = 1,498.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.43x = 3,415.05 × 1,498.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.43x = 5,115,813.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,115,813.20/2,276.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.30

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