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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.02, 2,891.76 and 1,573.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.02, 2,891.76 and 1,573.14 is: 2,168.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.02 : 2,891.76 = 1,573.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.02/2,891.76 = 1,573.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.02x = 2,891.76 × 1,573.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.02x = 4,549,143.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,549,143.33/2,098.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.30

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