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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.89, 4,877.35 and 2,098.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.89, 4,877.35 and 2,098.13 is: 3,143.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.89 : 4,877.35 = 2,098.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.89/4,877.35 = 2,098.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.89x = 4,877.35 × 2,098.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.89x = 10,233,284.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,233,284.72/3,255.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.01

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