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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.81, 2,896.42 and 1,154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.81, 2,896.42 and 1,154.56 is: 1,593.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.81 : 2,896.42 = 1,154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.81/2,896.42 = 1,154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.81x = 2,896.42 × 1,154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.81x = 3,344,090.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,090.68/2,098.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.33

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