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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080.48, 4,251.96 and 2,198.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,080.48, 4,251.96 and 2,198.84 is: 3,035.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,080.48 : 4,251.96 = 2,198.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,080.48/4,251.96 = 2,198.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,080.48x = 4,251.96 × 2,198.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,080.48x = 9,349,379.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,349,379.73/3,080.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.04

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