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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,355.94, 4,633.47 and 2,098.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,355.94, 4,633.47 and 2,098.89 is: 2,897.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,355.94 : 4,633.47 = 2,098.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,355.94/4,633.47 = 2,098.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,355.94x = 4,633.47 × 2,098.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,355.94x = 9,725,143.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,725,143.85/3,355.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,897.89

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