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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.52, 3,148.19 and 799.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.52, 3,148.19 and 799.88 is: 1,199.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.52 : 3,148.19 = 799.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.52/3,148.19 = 799.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.52x = 3,148.19 × 799.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.52x = 2,518,174.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,174.22/2,098.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.98

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