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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.44, 2,895.92 and 1,154.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.44, 2,895.92 and 1,154.27 is: 1,592.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.44 : 2,895.92 = 1,154.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.44/2,895.92 = 1,154.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.44x = 2,895.92 × 1,154.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.44x = 3,342,673.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,342,673.58/2,098.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.93

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