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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.44, 3,107.75 and 1,098.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.44, 3,107.75 and 1,098.31 is: 1,646.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.44 : 3,107.75 = 1,098.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.44/3,107.75 = 1,098.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.44x = 3,107.75 × 1,098.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.44x = 3,413,272.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413,272.90/2,072.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.98

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