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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.24, 4,439.04 and 2,098.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.24, 4,439.04 and 2,098.24 is: 3,144.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.24 : 4,439.04 = 2,098.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.24/4,439.04 = 2,098.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.24x = 4,439.04 × 2,098.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.24x = 9,314,171.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,314,171.29/2,962.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.30

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