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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.58, 2,876.19 and 1,298.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.58, 2,876.19 and 1,298.07 is: 1,791.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.58 : 2,876.19 = 1,298.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.58/2,876.19 = 1,298.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.58x = 2,876.19 × 1,298.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.58x = 3,733,495.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,733,495.95/2,084.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.01

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