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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.03, 4,980.74 and 1,098.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.03, 4,980.74 and 1,098.74 is: 1,648.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.03 : 4,980.74 = 1,098.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.03/4,980.74 = 1,098.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.03x = 4,980.74 × 1,098.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.03x = 5,472,516.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,472,516.11/3,320.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.34

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