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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.58, 2,896.26 and 1,167.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.58, 2,896.26 and 1,167.08 is: 1,610.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.58 : 2,896.26 = 1,167.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.58/2,896.26 = 1,167.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.58x = 2,896.26 × 1,167.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.58x = 3,380,167.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,380,167.12/2,098.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.69

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