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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.28, 3,145.90 and 987.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.28, 3,145.90 and 987.77 is: 1,480.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.28 : 3,145.90 = 987.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.28/3,145.90 = 987.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.28x = 3,145.90 × 987.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.28x = 3,107,425.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,107,425.64/2,098.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.94

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