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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.28, 4,084.18 and 2,098.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.28, 4,084.18 and 2,098.07 is: 2,892.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.28 : 4,084.18 = 2,098.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.28/4,084.18 = 2,098.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.28x = 4,084.18 × 2,098.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.28x = 8,568,864.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,568,864.62/2,962.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,892.66

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