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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.50, 3,126.61 and 1,098.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.50, 3,126.61 and 1,098.97 is: 1,645.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.50 : 3,126.61 = 1,098.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.50/3,126.61 = 1,098.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.50x = 3,126.61 × 1,098.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.50x = 3,436,044.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,436,044.15/2,088.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.22

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