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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.50, 3,148.97 and 944.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.50, 3,148.97 and 944.25 is: 1,416.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.50 : 3,148.97 = 944.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.50/3,148.97 = 944.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.50x = 3,148.97 × 944.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.50x = 2,973,410.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,973,410.20/2,098.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.92

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