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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.46, 3,030.72 and 1,098.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.46, 3,030.72 and 1,098.52 is: 1,646.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.46 : 3,030.72 = 1,098.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.46/3,030.72 = 1,098.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.46x = 3,030.72 × 1,098.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.46x = 3,329,306.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329,306.53/2,022.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.17

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