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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.48, 3,141.24 and 1,405.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.48, 3,141.24 and 1,405.12 is: 2,103.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.48 : 3,141.24 = 1,405.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.48/3,141.24 = 1,405.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.48x = 3,141.24 × 1,405.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.48x = 4,413,819.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,413,819.15/2,098.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.34

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