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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.48, 2,127.36 and 1,098.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.48, 2,127.36 and 1,098.40 is: 1,516.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.48 : 2,127.36 = 1,098.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.48/2,127.36 = 1,098.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.48x = 2,127.36 × 1,098.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.48x = 2,336,692.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,336,692.22/1,540.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.86

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