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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.38, 2,895.77 and 1,312.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.38, 2,895.77 and 1,312.48 is: 1,811.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.38 : 2,895.77 = 1,312.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.38/2,895.77 = 1,312.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.38x = 2,895.77 × 1,312.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.38x = 3,800,640.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,800,640.21/2,098.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.23

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