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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.88, 2,898.36 and 1,354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.88, 2,898.36 and 1,354.68 is: 1,869.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.88 : 2,898.36 = 1,354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.88/2,898.36 = 1,354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.88x = 2,898.36 × 1,354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.88x = 3,926,350.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,926,350.32/2,099.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.80

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