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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.10, 4,246.50 and 1,098.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.10, 4,246.50 and 1,098.70 is: 1,647.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.10 : 4,246.50 = 1,098.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.10/4,246.50 = 1,098.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.10x = 4,246.50 × 1,098.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.10x = 4,665,629.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,665,629.55/2,832.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.41

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