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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.83, 4,274.37 and 2,098.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.83, 4,274.37 and 2,098.38 is: 2,898.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.83 : 4,274.37 = 2,098.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.83/4,274.37 = 2,098.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.83x = 4,274.37 × 2,098.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.83x = 8,969,256.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,969,256.53/3,094.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,898.14

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