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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.99, 5,021.46 and 1,499.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.99, 5,021.46 and 1,499.76 is: 2,248.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.99 : 5,021.46 = 1,499.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.99/5,021.46 = 1,499.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.99x = 5,021.46 × 1,499.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.99x = 7,530,966.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,530,966.67/3,348.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,248.73

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