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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.52, 3,148.68 and 1,750.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.52, 3,148.68 and 1,750.40 is: 2,626.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.52 : 3,148.68 = 1,750.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.52/3,148.68 = 1,750.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.52x = 3,148.68 × 1,750.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.52x = 5,511,449.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,511,449.47/2,098.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.35

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