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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.85, 5,168.66 and 1,498.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.85, 5,168.66 and 1,498.06 is: 2,247.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.85 : 5,168.66 = 1,498.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.85/5,168.66 = 1,498.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.85x = 5,168.66 × 1,498.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.85x = 7,742,962.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,742,962.80/3,445.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.04

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