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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.73, 3,147.60 and 928.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.73, 3,147.60 and 928.09 is: 1,391.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.73 : 3,147.60 = 928.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.73/3,147.60 = 928.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.73x = 3,147.60 × 928.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.73x = 2,921,251.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,251.44/2,098.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.92

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