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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.44, 2,895.85 and 1,214.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.44, 2,895.85 and 1,214.22 is: 1,675.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.44 : 2,895.85 = 1,214.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.44/2,895.85 = 1,214.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.44x = 2,895.85 × 1,214.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.44x = 3,516,211.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,516,211.36/2,098.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.63

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