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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.78, 4,246.02 and 1,098

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.78, 4,246.02 and 1,098 is: 1,647.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.78 : 4,246.02 = 1,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.78/4,246.02 = 1,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.78x = 4,246.02 × 1,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.78x = 4,662,129.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,662,129.96/2,829.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.52

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