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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.94, 3,104.28 and 898.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.94, 3,104.28 and 898.34 is: 1,347.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.94 : 3,104.28 = 898.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.94/3,104.28 = 898.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.94x = 3,104.28 × 898.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.94x = 2,788,698.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,698.90/2,068.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.89

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