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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.76, 2,896.14 and 1,167.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.76, 2,896.14 and 1,167.26 is: 1,610.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.76 : 2,896.14 = 1,167.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.76/2,896.14 = 1,167.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.76x = 2,896.14 × 1,167.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.76x = 3,380,548.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,380,548.38/2,098.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.74

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