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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.93, 3,151.80 and 1,498.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.93, 3,151.80 and 1,498.35 is: 2,068.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.93 : 3,151.80 = 1,498.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.93/3,151.80 = 1,498.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.93x = 3,151.80 × 1,498.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.93x = 4,722,499.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,722,499.53/2,282.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.61

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