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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.20, 2,895.75 and 1,312.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.20, 2,895.75 and 1,312.50 is: 1,811.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.20 : 2,895.75 = 1,312.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.20/2,895.75 = 1,312.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.20x = 2,895.75 × 1,312.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.20x = 3,800,675.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,800,675.83/2,098.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.40

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