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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.33, 2,895.58 and 1,154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.33, 2,895.58 and 1,154.24 is: 1,592.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.33 : 2,895.58 = 1,154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.33/2,895.58 = 1,154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.33x = 2,895.58 × 1,154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.33x = 3,342,194.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,342,194.26/2,098.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.79

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