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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.02, 3,207.38 and 1,098.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.02, 3,207.38 and 1,098.60 is: 1,647.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.02 : 3,207.38 = 1,098.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.02/3,207.38 = 1,098.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.02x = 3,207.38 × 1,098.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.02x = 3,523,627.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523,627.67/2,139.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.31

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