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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.13, 3,147.19 and 864.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.13, 3,147.19 and 864.70 is: 1,297.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.13 : 3,147.19 = 864.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.13/3,147.19 = 864.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.13x = 3,147.19 × 864.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.13x = 2,721,365.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721,365.16/2,098.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.05

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