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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.02, 3,141 and 998.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.02, 3,141 and 998.73 is: 1,497.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.02 : 3,141 = 998.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.02/3,141 = 998.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.02x = 3,141 × 998.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.02x = 3,137,010.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137,010.93/2,095.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.37

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