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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.81, 2,736.19 and 1,098.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.81, 2,736.19 and 1,098.47 is: 1,515.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.81 : 2,736.19 = 1,098.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.81/2,736.19 = 1,098.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.81x = 2,736.19 × 1,098.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.81x = 3,005,622.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,005,622.63/1,982.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.84

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