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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.08, 3,224.90 and 1,499.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.08, 3,224.90 and 1,499.03 is: 2,067.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.08 : 3,224.90 = 1,499.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.08/3,224.90 = 1,499.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.08x = 3,224.90 × 1,499.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.08x = 4,834,209.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,834,209.47/2,338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,067.60

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