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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.08, 3,145.77 and 798.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.08, 3,145.77 and 798.84 is: 1,197.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.08 : 3,145.77 = 798.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.08/3,145.77 = 798.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.08x = 3,145.77 × 798.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.08x = 2,512,966.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512,966.91/2,098.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.75

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