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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.15, 2,895.51 and 1,154.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.15, 2,895.51 and 1,154.05 is: 1,592.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.15 : 2,895.51 = 1,154.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.15/2,895.51 = 1,154.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.15x = 2,895.51 × 1,154.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.15x = 3,341,560.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341,560.40/2,098.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.62

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