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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.04, 5,020.56 and 1,498.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.04, 5,020.56 and 1,498.30 is: 2,248.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.04 : 5,020.56 = 1,498.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.04/5,020.56 = 1,498.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.04x = 5,020.56 × 1,498.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.04x = 7,522,292.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,522,292.50/3,346.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,248.12

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