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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.44, 3,807.41 and 1,498.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.44, 3,807.41 and 1,498.33 is: 2,244.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.44 : 3,807.41 = 1,498.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.44/3,807.41 = 1,498.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.44x = 3,807.41 × 1,498.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.44x = 5,704,753.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,704,753.89/2,541.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.69

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