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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.37, 3,147.57 and 912.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.37, 3,147.57 and 912.14 is: 1,368.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.37 : 3,147.57 = 912.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.37/3,147.57 = 912.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.37x = 3,147.57 × 912.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.37x = 2,871,004.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,004.20/2,098.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.21

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