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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.86, 2,894.83 and 1,389.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.86, 2,894.83 and 1,389.45 is: 1,916.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.86 : 2,894.83 = 1,389.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.86/2,894.83 = 1,389.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.86x = 2,894.83 × 1,389.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.86x = 4,022,221.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022,221.54/2,098.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.38

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