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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.86, 3,632.49 and 1,498.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.86, 3,632.49 and 1,498.92 is: 2,247.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.86 : 3,632.49 = 1,498.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.86/3,632.49 = 1,498.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.86x = 3,632.49 × 1,498.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.86x = 5,444,811.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,444,811.91/2,422.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.27

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