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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.93, 4,130.35 and 2,098.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.93, 4,130.35 and 2,098.47 is: 2,893.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.93 : 4,130.35 = 2,098.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.93/4,130.35 = 2,098.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.93x = 4,130.35 × 2,098.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.93x = 8,667,415.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,667,415.56/2,995.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,893.06

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