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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.16, 2,946.24 and 1,098.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.16, 2,946.24 and 1,098.88 is: 1,648.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.16 : 2,946.24 = 1,098.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.16/2,946.24 = 1,098.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.16x = 2,946.24 × 1,098.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.16x = 3,237,564.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,237,564.21/1,964.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.32

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