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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.23, 4,571.51 and 1,098.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.23, 4,571.51 and 1,098.45 is: 1,648.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.23 : 4,571.51 = 1,098.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.23/4,571.51 = 1,098.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.23x = 4,571.51 × 1,098.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.23x = 5,021,569.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,021,569.67/3,046.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.45

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