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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.26, 2,895.60 and 1,166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.26, 2,895.60 and 1,166.76 is: 1,610.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.26 : 2,895.60 = 1,166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.26/2,895.60 = 1,166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.26x = 2,895.60 × 1,166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.26x = 3,378,470.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,378,470.26/2,098.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.13

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