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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.87, 3,497.33 and 1,098.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.87, 3,497.33 and 1,098.95 is: 1,648.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.87 : 3,497.33 = 1,098.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.87/3,497.33 = 1,098.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.87x = 3,497.33 × 1,098.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.87x = 3,843,367.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,843,367.82/2,331.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.19

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