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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.80, 2,946.42 and 1,098.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.80, 2,946.42 and 1,098.48 is: 1,645.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.80 : 2,946.42 = 1,098.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.80/2,946.42 = 1,098.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.80x = 2,946.42 × 1,098.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.80x = 3,236,583.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,583.44/1,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.61

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