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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.30, 4,438.39 and 1,498.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.30, 4,438.39 and 1,498.45 is: 2,246.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.30 : 4,438.39 = 1,498.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.30/4,438.39 = 1,498.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.30x = 4,438.39 × 1,498.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.30x = 6,650,705.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,650,705.50/2,960.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.63

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