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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.80, 3,149.40 and 801.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.80, 3,149.40 and 801.20 is: 1,202.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.80 : 3,149.40 = 801.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.80/3,149.40 = 801.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.80x = 3,149.40 × 801.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.80x = 2,523,299.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,299.28/2,098.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.26

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