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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974.05, 4,467.93 and 2,098.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974.05, 4,467.93 and 2,098.58 is: 3,152.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974.05 : 4,467.93 = 2,098.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974.05/4,467.93 = 2,098.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974.05x = 4,467.93 × 2,098.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974.05x = 9,376,278.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,376,278.33/2,974.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.70

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