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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.36, 3,476.72 and 1,498.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.36, 3,476.72 and 1,498.22 is: 2,245.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.36 : 3,476.72 = 1,498.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.36/3,476.72 = 1,498.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.36x = 3,476.72 × 1,498.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.36x = 5,208,866.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,208,866.56/2,319.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.82

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