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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.44, 3,148.01 and 711.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.44, 3,148.01 and 711.93 is: 1,068.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.44 : 3,148.01 = 711.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.44/3,148.01 = 711.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.44x = 3,148.01 × 711.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.44x = 2,241,159.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,159.20/2,098.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.01

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