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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.23, 2,735.49 and 1,098.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.23, 2,735.49 and 1,098.04 is: 1,515.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.23 : 2,735.49 = 1,098.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.23/2,735.49 = 1,098.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.23x = 2,735.49 × 1,098.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.23x = 3,003,677.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,677.44/1,982.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.31

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