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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.87, 3,727.08 and 1,098.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.87, 3,727.08 and 1,098.14 is: 1,647.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.87 : 3,727.08 = 1,098.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.87/3,727.08 = 1,098.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.87x = 3,727.08 × 1,098.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.87x = 4,092,855.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,092,855.63/2,483.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.77

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