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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098, 4,647.48 and 1,046.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098, 4,647.48 and 1,046.48 is: 1,569.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098 : 4,647.48 = 1,046.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098/4,647.48 = 1,046.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098x = 4,647.48 × 1,046.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098x = 4,863,494.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,863,494.87/3,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.88

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