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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.10, 4,647.96 and 1,798.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.10, 4,647.96 and 1,798.45 is: 2,698.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.10 : 4,647.96 = 1,798.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.10/4,647.96 = 1,798.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.10x = 4,647.96 × 1,798.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.10x = 8,359,133.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,359,133.13/3,098.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698.15

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