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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.30, 3,475.62 and 2,098.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.30, 3,475.62 and 2,098.06 is: 2,895.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.30 : 3,475.62 = 2,098.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.30/3,475.62 = 2,098.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.30x = 3,475.62 × 2,098.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.30x = 7,292,059.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,292,059.30/2,518.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,895.63

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