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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.10, 3,151.20 and 1,498.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.10, 3,151.20 and 1,498.58 is: 2,067.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.10 : 3,151.20 = 1,498.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.10/3,151.20 = 1,498.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.10x = 3,151.20 × 1,498.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.10x = 4,722,325.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,722,325.30/2,284.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,067.48

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