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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.68, 3,791.52 and 1,498.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.68, 3,791.52 and 1,498.56 is: 2,247.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.68 : 3,791.52 = 1,498.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.68/3,791.52 = 1,498.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.68x = 3,791.52 × 1,498.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.68x = 5,681,820.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,681,820.21/2,527.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.84

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