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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.32, 3,035.94 and 1,098.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.32, 3,035.94 and 1,098.84 is: 1,648.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.32 : 3,035.94 = 1,098.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.32/3,035.94 = 1,098.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.32x = 3,035.94 × 1,098.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.32x = 3,336,012.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,336,012.31/2,023.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.78

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