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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.43, 2,895.99 and 1,353.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.43, 2,895.99 and 1,353.93 is: 1,868.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.43 : 2,895.99 = 1,353.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.43/2,895.99 = 1,353.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.43x = 2,895.99 × 1,353.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.43x = 3,920,967.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,920,967.74/2,098.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.53

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