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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.70, 4,270.86 and 2,103.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.70, 4,270.86 and 2,103.48 is: 2,899.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.70 : 4,270.86 = 2,103.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.70/4,270.86 = 2,103.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.70x = 4,270.86 × 2,103.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.70x = 8,983,668.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,983,668.59/3,098.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,899.17

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