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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.58, 3,089.32 and 2,098.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.58, 3,089.32 and 2,098.17 is: 2,896.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.58 : 3,089.32 = 2,098.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.58/3,089.32 = 2,098.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.58x = 3,089.32 × 2,098.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.58x = 6,481,913.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,481,913.30/2,237.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,896.84

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