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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.12, 2,989.50 and 2,098.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.12, 2,989.50 and 2,098.08 is: 2,895.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.12 : 2,989.50 = 2,098.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.12/2,989.50 = 2,098.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.12x = 2,989.50 × 2,098.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.12x = 6,272,210.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,272,210.16/2,166.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,895.60

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