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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.85, 3,496.06 and 1,098.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.85, 3,496.06 and 1,098.56 is: 1,647.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.85 : 3,496.06 = 1,098.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.85/3,496.06 = 1,098.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.85x = 3,496.06 × 1,098.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.85x = 3,840,626.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,626.18/2,331.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.03

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