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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.90, 3,727.14 and 1,098.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.90, 3,727.14 and 1,098.26 is: 1,647.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.90 : 3,727.14 = 1,098.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.90/3,727.14 = 1,098.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.90x = 3,727.14 × 1,098.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.90x = 4,093,368.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093,368.78/2,484.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.30

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