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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.56, 2,752.51 and 1,098.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.56, 2,752.51 and 1,098.40 is: 1,515.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.56 : 2,752.51 = 1,098.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.56/2,752.51 = 1,098.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.56x = 2,752.51 × 1,098.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.56x = 3,023,356.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,356.98/1,994.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.80

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