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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.47, 3,493.68 and 1,098.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.47, 3,493.68 and 1,098.03 is: 1,644.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.47 : 3,493.68 = 1,098.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.47/3,493.68 = 1,098.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.47x = 3,493.68 × 1,098.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.47x = 3,836,165.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836,165.45/2,332.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.68

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