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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.90, 2,698.80 and 1,097.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.90, 2,698.80 and 1,097.20 is: 1,643.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.90 : 2,698.80 = 1,097.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.90/2,698.80 = 1,097.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.90x = 2,698.80 × 1,097.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.90x = 2,961,123.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,123.36/1,801.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.33

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