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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.89, 3,405.16 and 1,098.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.89, 3,405.16 and 1,098.93 is: 1,648.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.89 : 3,405.16 = 1,098.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.89/3,405.16 = 1,098.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.89x = 3,405.16 × 1,098.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.89x = 3,742,049.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,742,049.71/2,269.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.56

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