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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.92, 3,147.66 and 800.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.92, 3,147.66 and 800.76 is: 1,200.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.92 : 3,147.66 = 800.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.92/3,147.66 = 800.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.92x = 3,147.66 × 800.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.92x = 2,520,520.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520,520.22/2,098.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.87

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