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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.74, 2,893.50 and 1,701.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.74, 2,893.50 and 1,701.48 is: 2,345.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.74 : 2,893.50 = 1,701.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.74/2,893.50 = 1,701.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.74x = 2,893.50 × 1,701.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.74x = 4,923,232.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,923,232.38/2,098.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,345.80

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