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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.99, 3,138.08 and 998.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.99, 3,138.08 and 998.25 is: 1,495.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.99 : 3,138.08 = 998.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.99/3,138.08 = 998.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.99x = 3,138.08 × 998.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.99x = 3,132,583.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,583.37/2,094.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.27

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