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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.39, 3,402.81 and 1,098.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.39, 3,402.81 and 1,098.08 is: 1,647.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.39 : 3,402.81 = 1,098.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.39/3,402.81 = 1,098.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.39x = 3,402.81 × 1,098.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.39x = 3,736,553.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,736,553.35/2,267.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.95

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