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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.40, 3,475.50 and 1,496.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.40, 3,475.50 and 1,496.98 is: 2,243.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.40 : 3,475.50 = 1,496.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.40/3,475.50 = 1,496.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.40x = 3,475.50 × 1,496.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.40x = 5,202,753.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,202,753.99/2,319.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.15

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