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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.30, 2,893.26 and 1,719

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.30, 2,893.26 and 1,719 is: 2,370.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.30 : 2,893.26 = 1,719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.30/2,893.26 = 1,719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.30x = 2,893.26 × 1,719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.30x = 4,973,513.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,973,513.94/2,098.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,370.26

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