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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.63, 4,519.44 and 2,098.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.63, 4,519.44 and 2,098.20 is: 2,895.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.63 : 4,519.44 = 2,098.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.63/4,519.44 = 2,098.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.63x = 4,519.44 × 2,098.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.63x = 9,482,689.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,482,689.01/3,274.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,895.81

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