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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.83, 2,895.71 and 1,351.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.83, 2,895.71 and 1,351.47 is: 1,864.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.83 : 2,895.71 = 1,351.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.83/2,895.71 = 1,351.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.83x = 2,895.71 × 1,351.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.83x = 3,913,465.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,913,465.19/2,098.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,864.59

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