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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.62, 2,895.08 and 1,629.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.62, 2,895.08 and 1,629.63 is: 2,248.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.62 : 2,895.08 = 1,629.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.62/2,895.08 = 1,629.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.62x = 2,895.08 × 1,629.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.62x = 4,717,901.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,717,901.07/2,098.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,248.10

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