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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.85, 4,274.47 and 2,036.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.85, 4,274.47 and 2,036.67 is: 2,809.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.85 : 4,274.47 = 2,036.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.85/4,274.47 = 2,036.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.85x = 4,274.47 × 2,036.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.85x = 8,705,671.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,705,671.33/3,098.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,809.33

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