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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.40, 2,895.79 and 1,154.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.40, 2,895.79 and 1,154.17 is: 1,592.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.40 : 2,895.79 = 1,154.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.40/2,895.79 = 1,154.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.40x = 2,895.79 × 1,154.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.40x = 3,342,223.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,342,223.80/2,098.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.75

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