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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.52, 2,895.12 and 1,313.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.52, 2,895.12 and 1,313.10 is: 1,811.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.52 : 2,895.12 = 1,313.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.52/2,895.12 = 1,313.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.52x = 2,895.12 × 1,313.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.52x = 3,801,582.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,801,582.07/2,098.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.55

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