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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.58, 3,148.89 and 928.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.58, 3,148.89 and 928.44 is: 1,393.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.58 : 3,148.89 = 928.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.58/3,148.89 = 928.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.58x = 3,148.89 × 928.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.58x = 2,923,555.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,555.43/2,098.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.11

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