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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.54, 3,147.27 and 1,002.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.54, 3,147.27 and 1,002.70 is: 1,503.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.54 : 3,147.27 = 1,002.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.54/3,147.27 = 1,002.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.54x = 3,147.27 × 1,002.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.54x = 3,155,767.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155,767.63/2,098.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.79

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