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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.83, 4,994.63 and 2,098.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.83, 4,994.63 and 2,098.03 is: 3,144.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.83 : 4,994.63 = 2,098.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.83/4,994.63 = 2,098.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.83x = 4,994.63 × 2,098.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.83x = 10,478,883.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,478,883.58/3,332.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.14

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