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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.94, 3,148.40 and 2,095.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.94, 3,148.40 and 2,095.90 is: 3,143.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.94 : 3,148.40 = 2,095.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.94/3,148.40 = 2,095.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.94x = 3,148.40 × 2,095.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.94x = 6,598,728.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,598,728.93/2,098.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.85

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