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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.81, 2,894.88 and 1,818.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.81, 2,894.88 and 1,818.55 is: 2,508.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.81 : 2,894.88 = 1,818.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.81/2,894.88 = 1,818.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.81x = 2,894.88 × 1,818.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.81x = 5,264,484.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,264,484.02/2,098.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.32

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