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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.64, 5,371.22 and 1,498.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.64, 5,371.22 and 1,498.55 is: 2,247.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.64 : 5,371.22 = 1,498.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.64/5,371.22 = 1,498.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.64x = 5,371.22 × 1,498.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.64x = 8,049,025.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,049,025.30/3,580.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.93

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