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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.61, 3,476.09 and 2,098.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.61, 3,476.09 and 2,098.29 is: 2,895.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.61 : 3,476.09 = 2,098.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.61/3,476.09 = 2,098.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.61x = 3,476.09 × 2,098.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.61x = 7,293,834.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,293,834.39/2,518.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,895.98

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