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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.46, 2,802.04 and 1,098.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.46, 2,802.04 and 1,098.96 is: 1,516.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.46 : 2,802.04 = 1,098.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.46/2,802.04 = 1,098.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.46x = 2,802.04 × 1,098.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.46x = 3,079,329.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,079,329.88/2,030.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.57

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