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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.27, 3,381.36 and 1,098.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.27, 3,381.36 and 1,098.39 is: 1,648.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.27 : 3,381.36 = 1,098.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.27/3,381.36 = 1,098.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.27x = 3,381.36 × 1,098.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.27x = 3,714,052.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,714,052.01/2,253.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.29

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