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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.74, 3,153.96 and 1,499.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.74, 3,153.96 and 1,499.04 is: 2,069.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.74 : 3,153.96 = 1,499.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.74/3,153.96 = 1,499.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.74x = 3,153.96 × 1,499.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.74x = 4,727,912.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,727,912.20/2,284.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069.34

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