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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.55, 2,894.71 and 1,247.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.55, 2,894.71 and 1,247.22 is: 1,720.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.55 : 2,894.71 = 1,247.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.55/2,894.71 = 1,247.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.55x = 2,894.71 × 1,247.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.55x = 3,610,340.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,610,340.21/2,098.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.40

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