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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.50, 3,030.24 and 1,098.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.50, 3,030.24 and 1,098.70 is: 1,646.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.50 : 3,030.24 = 1,098.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.50/3,030.24 = 1,098.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.50x = 3,030.24 × 1,098.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.50x = 3,329,324.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329,324.69/2,022.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.14

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