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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.98, 4,537.20 and 2,098.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.98, 4,537.20 and 2,098.97 is: 3,150.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.98 : 4,537.20 = 2,098.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.98/4,537.20 = 2,098.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.98x = 4,537.20 × 2,098.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.98x = 9,523,465.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,523,465.90/3,022.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.36

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