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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.94, 4,245.51 and 1,098.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.94, 4,245.51 and 1,098.56 is: 1,648.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.94 : 4,245.51 = 1,098.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.94/4,245.51 = 1,098.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.94x = 4,245.51 × 1,098.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.94x = 4,663,962.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,663,962.20/2,829.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.08

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