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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,414.96, 5,110.56 and 2,098.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,414.96, 5,110.56 and 2,098.13 is: 3,139.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,414.96 : 5,110.56 = 2,098.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,414.96/5,110.56 = 2,098.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,414.96x = 5,110.56 × 2,098.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,414.96x = 10,722,593.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,722,593.70/3,414.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.89

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