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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.62, 3,497.39 and 1,098.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.62, 3,497.39 and 1,098.35 is: 1,647.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.62 : 3,497.39 = 1,098.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.62/3,497.39 = 1,098.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.62x = 3,497.39 × 1,098.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.62x = 3,841,358.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,841,358.31/2,331.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.51

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