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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,798.88, 4,198.32 and 2,034.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,798.88, 4,198.32 and 2,034.24 is: 3,051.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,798.88 : 4,198.32 = 2,034.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,798.88/4,198.32 = 2,034.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,798.88x = 4,198.32 × 2,034.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,798.88x = 8,540,390.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,540,390.48/2,798.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.36

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