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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.78, 3,782.22 and 1,498.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.78, 3,782.22 and 1,498.78 is: 2,068.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.78 : 3,782.22 = 1,498.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.78/3,782.22 = 1,498.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.78x = 3,782.22 × 1,498.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.78x = 5,668,715.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,668,715.69/2,740.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.29

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