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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.40, 3,147.48 and 799.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.40, 3,147.48 and 799.76 is: 1,199.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.40 : 3,147.48 = 799.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.40/3,147.48 = 799.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.40x = 3,147.48 × 799.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.40x = 2,517,228.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,228.60/2,098.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.59

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