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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974.48, 4,468.55 and 2,098.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974.48, 4,468.55 and 2,098.99 is: 3,153.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974.48 : 4,468.55 = 2,098.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974.48/4,468.55 = 2,098.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974.48x = 4,468.55 × 2,098.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974.48x = 9,379,448.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,379,448.66/2,974.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.31

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