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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.48, 4,588.40 and 1,498.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.48, 4,588.40 and 1,498.70 is: 2,247.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.48 : 4,588.40 = 1,498.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.48/4,588.40 = 1,498.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.48x = 4,588.40 × 1,498.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.48x = 6,876,635.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,876,635.08/3,059.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.65

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