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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.26, 3,286.02 and 1,498.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.26, 3,286.02 and 1,498.57 is: 2,067.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.26 : 3,286.02 = 1,498.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.26/3,286.02 = 1,498.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.26x = 3,286.02 × 1,498.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.26x = 4,924,319.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,924,319.97/2,382.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,067.08

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