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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.69, 2,896.26 and 1,154.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.69, 2,896.26 and 1,154.43 is: 1,593.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.69 : 2,896.26 = 1,154.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.69/2,896.26 = 1,154.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.69x = 2,896.26 × 1,154.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.69x = 3,343,525.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,525.10/2,098.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.15

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