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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.89, 2,894.90 and 2,005.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.89, 2,894.90 and 2,005.83 is: 2,766.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.89 : 2,894.90 = 2,005.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.89/2,894.90 = 2,005.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.89x = 2,894.90 × 2,005.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.89x = 5,806,667.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,806,667.24/2,098.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.54

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