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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.28, 3,546.42 and 2,098.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.28, 3,546.42 and 2,098.26 is: 3,132.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.28 : 3,546.42 = 2,098.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.28/3,546.42 = 2,098.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.28x = 3,546.42 × 2,098.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.28x = 7,441,311.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,441,311.23/2,375.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.81

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