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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.80, 3,149.42 and 865.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.80, 3,149.42 and 865.98 is: 1,299.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.80 : 3,149.42 = 865.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.80/3,149.42 = 865.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.80x = 3,149.42 × 865.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.80x = 2,727,330.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,330.40/2,098.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.47

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