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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.65, 2,097.98 and 1,362.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.65, 2,097.98 and 1,362.11 is: 2,043.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.65 : 2,097.98 = 1,362.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.65/2,097.98 = 1,362.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.65x = 2,097.98 × 1,362.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.65x = 2,857,672.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,857,672.73/1,398.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.17

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