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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.35, 3,225.57 and 1,498.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.35, 3,225.57 and 1,498.76 is: 2,067.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.35 : 3,225.57 = 1,498.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.35/3,225.57 = 1,498.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.35x = 3,225.57 × 1,498.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.35x = 4,834,339.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,834,339.17/2,338.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,067.41

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