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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.46, 3,225.51 and 1,498.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.46, 3,225.51 and 1,498.77 is: 2,066.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.46 : 3,225.51 = 1,498.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.46/3,225.51 = 1,498.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.46x = 3,225.51 × 1,498.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.46x = 4,834,297.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,834,297.62/2,339.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.42

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