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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.46, 3,372.61 and 1,498.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.46, 3,372.61 and 1,498.75 is: 2,067.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.46 : 3,372.61 = 1,498.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.46/3,372.61 = 1,498.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.46x = 3,372.61 × 1,498.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.46x = 5,054,699.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,054,699.24/2,444.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,067.82

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