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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.54, 4,521.96 and 2,098.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.54, 4,521.96 and 2,098.14 is: 3,140.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.54 : 4,521.96 = 2,098.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.54/4,521.96 = 2,098.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.54x = 4,521.96 × 2,098.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.54x = 9,487,705.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,487,705.15/3,021.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.02

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