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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.16, 2,894.22 and 1,310.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.16, 2,894.22 and 1,310.84 is: 1,808.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.16 : 2,894.22 = 1,310.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.16/2,894.22 = 1,310.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.16x = 2,894.22 × 1,310.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.16x = 3,793,844.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,793,844.87/2,098.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.18

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