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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.36, 3,149.72 and 2,051.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.36, 3,149.72 and 2,051.29 is: 3,079.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.36 : 3,149.72 = 2,051.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.36/3,149.72 = 2,051.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.36x = 3,149.72 × 2,051.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.36x = 6,460,989.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,460,989.14/2,098.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.07

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