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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.39, 2,895.75 and 1,166.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.39, 2,895.75 and 1,166.89 is: 1,610.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.39 : 2,895.75 = 1,166.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.39/2,895.75 = 1,166.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.39x = 2,895.75 × 1,166.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.39x = 3,379,021.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,379,021.72/2,098.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.29

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