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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.48, 3,033.15 and 1,098.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.48, 3,033.15 and 1,098.10 is: 1,646.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.48 : 3,033.15 = 1,098.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.48/3,033.15 = 1,098.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.48x = 3,033.15 × 1,098.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.48x = 3,330,702.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330,702.02/2,023.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.03

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