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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094, 3,139.37 and 998.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094, 3,139.37 and 998.88 is: 1,497.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094 : 3,139.37 = 998.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094/3,139.37 = 998.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094x = 3,139.37 × 998.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094x = 3,135,853.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,853.91/2,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.54

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