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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.35, 3,036.15 and 1,098.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.35, 3,036.15 and 1,098.90 is: 1,648.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.35 : 3,036.15 = 1,098.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.35/3,036.15 = 1,098.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.35x = 3,036.15 × 1,098.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.35x = 3,336,425.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,336,425.24/2,023.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.96

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