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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.12, 3,227.34 and 1,498.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.12, 3,227.34 and 1,498.96 is: 2,069.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.12 : 3,227.34 = 1,498.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.12/3,227.34 = 1,498.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.12x = 3,227.34 × 1,498.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.12x = 4,837,653.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,837,653.57/2,338.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069.04

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