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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.08, 2,895.12 and 1,166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.08, 2,895.12 and 1,166.52 is: 1,609.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.08 : 2,895.12 = 1,166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.08/2,895.12 = 1,166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.08x = 2,895.12 × 1,166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.08x = 3,377,215.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,377,215.38/2,098.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.67

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