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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.33, 2,735.61 and 1,098.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.33, 2,735.61 and 1,098.11 is: 1,515.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.33 : 2,735.61 = 1,098.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.33/2,735.61 = 1,098.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.33x = 2,735.61 × 1,098.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.33x = 3,004,003.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004,003.42/1,982.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.39

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