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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.92, 3,494.88 and 2,098.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.92, 3,494.88 and 2,098.80 is: 3,148.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.92 : 3,494.88 = 2,098.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.92/3,494.88 = 2,098.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.92x = 3,494.88 × 2,098.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.92x = 7,335,054.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,335,054.14/2,329.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.20

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