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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.75, 3,147.99 and 865.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.75, 3,147.99 and 865.84 is: 1,298.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.75 : 3,147.99 = 865.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.75/3,147.99 = 865.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.75x = 3,147.99 × 865.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.75x = 2,725,655.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,655.66/2,098.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.70

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