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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.96, 2,895.72 and 1,269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.96, 2,895.72 and 1,269.52 is: 1,751.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.96 : 2,895.72 = 1,269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.96/2,895.72 = 1,269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.96x = 2,895.72 × 1,269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.96x = 3,676,174.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,676,174.45/2,098.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.43

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