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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.84, 3,160.75 and 1,828.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.84, 3,160.75 and 1,828.20 is: 2,753.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.84 : 3,160.75 = 1,828.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.84/3,160.75 = 1,828.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.84x = 3,160.75 × 1,828.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.84x = 5,778,483.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,778,483.15/2,098.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.18

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