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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.18, 2,895.26 and 1,213.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.18, 2,895.26 and 1,213.82 is: 1,674.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.18 : 2,895.26 = 1,213.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.18/2,895.26 = 1,213.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.18x = 2,895.26 × 1,213.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.18x = 3,514,310.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,514,310.78/2,098.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.93

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