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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.98, 2,895.51 and 2,082.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.98, 2,895.51 and 2,082.96 is: 2,848.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.98 : 2,895.51 = 2,082.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.98/2,895.51 = 2,082.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.98x = 2,895.51 × 2,082.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.98x = 6,031,231.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,031,231.51/2,116.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,848.98

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