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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.41, 3,147.89 and 692.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.41, 3,147.89 and 692.36 is: 1,038.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.41 : 3,147.89 = 692.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.41/3,147.89 = 692.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.41x = 3,147.89 × 692.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.41x = 2,179,473.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,473.12/2,098.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.63

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