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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.16, 3,150.40 and 1,322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.16, 3,150.40 and 1,322.96 is: 1,986.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.16 : 3,150.40 = 1,322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.16/3,150.40 = 1,322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.16x = 3,150.40 × 1,322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.16x = 4,167,853.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,167,853.18/2,098.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.43

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