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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,945.83, 5,922.33 and 2,098.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,945.83, 5,922.33 and 2,098.49 is: 3,149.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,945.83 : 5,922.33 = 2,098.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,945.83/5,922.33 = 2,098.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,945.83x = 5,922.33 × 2,098.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,945.83x = 12,427,974.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,427,974.05/3,945.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.65

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