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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.84, 3,153.70 and 1,498.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.84, 3,153.70 and 1,498.60 is: 2,068.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.84 : 3,153.70 = 1,498.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.84/3,153.70 = 1,498.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.84x = 3,153.70 × 1,498.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.84x = 4,726,134.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,726,134.82/2,284.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.48

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