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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.76, 3,369.81 and 1,498.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.76, 3,369.81 and 1,498.24 is: 2,066.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.76 : 3,369.81 = 1,498.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.76/3,369.81 = 1,498.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.76x = 3,369.81 × 1,498.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.76x = 5,048,784.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,048,784.13/2,442.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.84

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