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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.36, 3,098.92 and 1,201.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.36, 3,098.92 and 1,201.04 is: 1,798.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.36 : 3,098.92 = 1,201.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.36/3,098.92 = 1,201.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.36x = 3,098.92 × 1,201.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.36x = 3,721,926.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,721,926.88/2,069.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.59

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