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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.10, 2,895.69 and 1,213.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.10, 2,895.69 and 1,213.94 is: 1,675.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.10 : 2,895.69 = 1,213.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.10/2,895.69 = 1,213.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.10x = 2,895.69 × 1,213.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.10x = 3,515,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,515,193.92/2,098.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.42

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