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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.36, 2,930.30 and 2,098.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.36, 2,930.30 and 2,098.48 is: 2,877.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.36 : 2,930.30 = 2,098.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.36/2,930.30 = 2,098.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.36x = 2,930.30 × 2,098.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.36x = 6,149,175.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,149,175.94/2,137.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,877.00

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