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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.57, 2,896.04 and 1,313.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.57, 2,896.04 and 1,313.07 is: 1,812.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.57 : 2,896.04 = 1,313.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.57/2,896.04 = 1,313.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.57x = 2,896.04 × 1,313.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.57x = 3,802,703.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,703.24/2,098.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.04

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