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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.47, 2,895.30 and 1,214.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.47, 2,895.30 and 1,214.22 is: 1,675.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.47 : 2,895.30 = 1,214.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.47/2,895.30 = 1,214.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.47x = 2,895.30 × 1,214.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.47x = 3,515,531.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,515,531.17/2,098.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.28

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