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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.96, 3,148.11 and 712.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.96, 3,148.11 and 712.24 is: 1,068.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.96 : 3,148.11 = 712.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.96/3,148.11 = 712.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.96x = 3,148.11 × 712.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.96x = 2,242,209.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,209.87/2,098.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.25

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