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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.41, 2,801.97 and 1,098.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.41, 2,801.97 and 1,098.91 is: 1,516.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.41 : 2,801.97 = 1,098.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.41/2,801.97 = 1,098.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.41x = 2,801.97 × 1,098.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.41x = 3,079,112.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,079,112.85/2,030.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.50

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