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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.22, 3,403.08 and 1,098.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.22, 3,403.08 and 1,098.37 is: 1,647.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.22 : 3,403.08 = 1,098.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.22/3,403.08 = 1,098.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.22x = 3,403.08 × 1,098.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.22x = 3,737,840.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,737,840.98/2,268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.92

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