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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,937.26, 4,050.42 and 2,098.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,937.26, 4,050.42 and 2,098.10 is: 2,893.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,937.26 : 4,050.42 = 2,098.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,937.26/4,050.42 = 2,098.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,937.26x = 4,050.42 × 2,098.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,937.26x = 8,498,186.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,498,186.20/2,937.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,893.24

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