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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.52, 3,476.82 and 1,498.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.52, 3,476.82 and 1,498.36 is: 2,245.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.52 : 3,476.82 = 1,498.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.52/3,476.82 = 1,498.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.52x = 3,476.82 × 1,498.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.52x = 5,209,528.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,209,528.02/2,319.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.95

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