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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.07, 2,890.98 and 1,198.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.07, 2,890.98 and 1,198.73 is: 1,654.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.07 : 2,890.98 = 1,198.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.07/2,890.98 = 1,198.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.07x = 2,890.98 × 1,198.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.07x = 3,465,511.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,465,511.68/2,095.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.13

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