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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.05, 2,895.50 and 1,213.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.05, 2,895.50 and 1,213.80 is: 1,675.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.05 : 2,895.50 = 1,213.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.05/2,895.50 = 1,213.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.05x = 2,895.50 × 1,213.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.05x = 3,514,557.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,514,557.90/2,098.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.15

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