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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,866.69, 5,335.97 and 2,098.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,866.69, 5,335.97 and 2,098.28 is: 2,895.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,866.69 : 5,335.97 = 2,098.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,866.69/5,335.97 = 2,098.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,866.69x = 5,335.97 × 2,098.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,866.69x = 11,196,321.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,196,321.96/3,866.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,895.59

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