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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.62, 4,630.42 and 2,098.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.62, 4,630.42 and 2,098.27 is: 2,893.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.62 : 4,630.42 = 2,098.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.62/4,630.42 = 2,098.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.62x = 4,630.42 × 2,098.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.62x = 9,715,867.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,715,867.98/3,357.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,893.68

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