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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.36, 3,380.69 and 1,098.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.36, 3,380.69 and 1,098.92 is: 1,649.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.36 : 3,380.69 = 1,098.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.36/3,380.69 = 1,098.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.36x = 3,380.69 × 1,098.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.36x = 3,715,093.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,715,093.70/2,252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.43

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