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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.13, 3,725.55 and 1,098.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.13, 3,725.55 and 1,098.21 is: 1,645.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.13 : 3,725.55 = 1,098.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.13/3,725.55 = 1,098.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.13x = 3,725.55 × 1,098.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.13x = 4,091,436.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,091,436.27/2,486.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.70

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