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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,349.64, 5,022.23 and 1,498.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,349.64, 5,022.23 and 1,498.20 is: 2,246.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,349.64 : 5,022.23 = 1,498.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,349.64/5,022.23 = 1,498.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,349.64x = 5,022.23 × 1,498.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,349.64x = 7,524,308.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,524,308.73/3,349.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.31

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