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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.74, 4,904.43 and 2,098.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.74, 4,904.43 and 2,098.44 is: 3,145.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.74 : 4,904.43 = 2,098.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.74/4,904.43 = 2,098.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.74x = 4,904.43 × 2,098.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.74x = 10,291,652.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,291,652.09/3,271.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.62

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