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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.09, 3,152.21 and 1,498.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.09, 3,152.21 and 1,498.47 is: 2,068.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.09 : 3,152.21 = 1,498.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.09/3,152.21 = 1,498.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.09x = 3,152.21 × 1,498.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.09x = 4,723,492.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,723,492.12/2,283.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.90

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