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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.52, 3,287.06 and 1,498.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.52, 3,287.06 and 1,498.39 is: 2,067.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.52 : 3,287.06 = 1,498.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.52/3,287.06 = 1,498.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.52x = 3,287.06 × 1,498.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.52x = 4,925,290.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,925,290.34/2,382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,067.26

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