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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.41, 4,646.63 and 1,017.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.41, 4,646.63 and 1,017.94 is: 1,526.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.41 : 4,646.63 = 1,017.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.41/4,646.63 = 1,017.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.41x = 4,646.63 × 1,017.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.41x = 4,729,983.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,729,983.35/3,098.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.58

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