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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,356.63, 4,633.82 and 2,098.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,356.63, 4,633.82 and 2,098.39 is: 2,896.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,356.63 : 4,633.82 = 2,098.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,356.63/4,633.82 = 2,098.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,356.63x = 4,633.82 × 2,098.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,356.63x = 9,723,561.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,723,561.55/3,356.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,896.82

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