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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.45, 2,896.29 and 1,214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.45, 2,896.29 and 1,214.14 is: 1,675.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.45 : 2,896.29 = 1,214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.45/2,896.29 = 1,214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.45x = 2,896.29 × 1,214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.45x = 3,516,501.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,516,501.54/2,098.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.76

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