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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.98, 3,059.78 and 2,098.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.98, 3,059.78 and 2,098.34 is: 2,898.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.98 : 3,059.78 = 2,098.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.98/3,059.78 = 2,098.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.98x = 3,059.78 × 2,098.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.98x = 6,420,432.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,420,432.97/2,214.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,898.65

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