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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.35, 3,144.29 and 1,121.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.35, 3,144.29 and 1,121.49 is: 1,680.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.35 : 3,144.29 = 1,121.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.35/3,144.29 = 1,121.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.35x = 3,144.29 × 1,121.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.35x = 3,526,284.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,526,284.18/2,098.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.50

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