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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,870.06, 7,299.85 and 2,098.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,870.06, 7,299.85 and 2,098.04 is: 3,144.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,870.06 : 7,299.85 = 2,098.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,870.06/7,299.85 = 2,098.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,870.06x = 7,299.85 × 2,098.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,870.06x = 15,315,353.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,315,353.17/4,870.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.80

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