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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.96, 2,801.35 and 1,098.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.96, 2,801.35 and 1,098.46 is: 1,515.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.96 : 2,801.35 = 1,098.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.96/2,801.35 = 1,098.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.96x = 2,801.35 × 1,098.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.96x = 3,077,170.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,077,170.92/2,029.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.88

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