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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.76, 4,647.16 and 1,150.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.76, 4,647.16 and 1,150.52 is: 1,725.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.76 : 4,647.16 = 1,150.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.76/4,647.16 = 1,150.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.76x = 4,647.16 × 1,150.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.76x = 5,346,650.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,346,650.52/3,098.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.42

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