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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.06, 4,877.57 and 1,498.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.06, 4,877.57 and 1,498.66 is: 2,244.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.06 : 4,877.57 = 1,498.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.06/4,877.57 = 1,498.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.06x = 4,877.57 × 1,498.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.06x = 7,309,802.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,309,802.18/3,256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.98

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