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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.34, 3,634.23 and 1,498.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.34, 3,634.23 and 1,498.70 is: 2,249.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.34 : 3,634.23 = 1,498.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.34/3,634.23 = 1,498.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.34x = 3,634.23 × 1,498.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.34x = 5,446,620.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,446,620.50/2,421.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.42

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