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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.17, 2,915.53 and 2,075.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.17, 2,915.53 and 2,075.38 is: 2,883.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.17 : 2,915.53 = 2,075.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.17/2,915.53 = 2,075.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.17x = 2,915.53 × 2,075.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.17x = 6,050,820.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,050,820.17/2,098.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,883.86

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