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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.42, 4,244.40 and 1,098

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.42, 4,244.40 and 1,098 is: 1,647.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.42 : 4,244.40 = 1,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.42/4,244.40 = 1,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.42x = 4,244.40 × 1,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.42x = 4,660,351.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,660,351.20/2,829.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.10

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