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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,582.72, 5,367.23 and 2,098.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,582.72, 5,367.23 and 2,098.29 is: 3,143.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,582.72 : 5,367.23 = 2,098.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,582.72/5,367.23 = 2,098.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,582.72x = 5,367.23 × 2,098.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,582.72x = 11,261,994.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,261,994.55/3,582.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.42

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