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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.35, 3,147.53 and 1,124.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.35, 3,147.53 and 1,124.91 is: 1,687.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.35 : 3,147.53 = 1,124.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.35/3,147.53 = 1,124.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.35x = 3,147.53 × 1,124.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.35x = 3,540,682.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,540,682.35/2,098.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.37

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