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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.89, 4,999.98 and 2,098.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.89, 4,999.98 and 2,098.83 is: 3,148.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.89 : 4,999.98 = 2,098.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.89/4,999.98 = 2,098.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.89x = 4,999.98 × 2,098.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.89x = 10,494,108.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,494,108.02/3,332.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.65

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