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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.84, 3,497.68 and 1,098.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.84, 3,497.68 and 1,098.56 is: 1,647.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.84 : 3,497.68 = 1,098.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.84/3,497.68 = 1,098.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.84x = 3,497.68 × 1,098.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.84x = 3,842,411.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,842,411.34/2,331.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.80

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