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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.46, 3,548.19 and 1,098.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.46, 3,548.19 and 1,098.88 is: 1,648.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.46 : 3,548.19 = 1,098.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.46/3,548.19 = 1,098.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.46x = 3,548.19 × 1,098.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.46x = 3,899,011.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899,011.79/2,365.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.31

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