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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.36, 4,065.80 and 2,098.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.36, 4,065.80 and 2,098.58 is: 3,144.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.36 : 4,065.80 = 2,098.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.36/4,065.80 = 2,098.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.36x = 4,065.80 × 2,098.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.36x = 8,532,406.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,532,406.56/2,713.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.59

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