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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.75, 2,801.05 and 1,098.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.75, 2,801.05 and 1,098.25 is: 1,515.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.75 : 2,801.05 = 1,098.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.75/2,801.05 = 1,098.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.75x = 2,801.05 × 1,098.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.75x = 3,076,253.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,076,253.16/2,029.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.58

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