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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.73, 4,646.98 and 1,343.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.73, 4,646.98 and 1,343.65 is: 2,014.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.73 : 4,646.98 = 1,343.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.73/4,646.98 = 1,343.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.73x = 4,646.98 × 1,343.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.73x = 6,243,914.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,243,914.68/3,098.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.99

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