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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.50, 2,895.33 and 1,352.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.50, 2,895.33 and 1,352.89 is: 1,866.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.50 : 2,895.33 = 1,352.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.50/2,895.33 = 1,352.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.50x = 2,895.33 × 1,352.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.50x = 3,917,063.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,917,063.00/2,098.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.60

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