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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.85, 2,898.48 and 1,902.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.85, 2,898.48 and 1,902.02 is: 2,626.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.85 : 2,898.48 = 1,902.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.85/2,898.48 = 1,902.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.85x = 2,898.48 × 1,902.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.85x = 5,512,966.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,512,966.93/2,098.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.66

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