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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.64, 2,492.72 and 1,098.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.64, 2,492.72 and 1,098.44 is: 1,515.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.64 : 2,492.72 = 1,098.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.64/2,492.72 = 1,098.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.64x = 2,492.72 × 1,098.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.64x = 2,738,103.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,103.36/1,806.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.58

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