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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,870.14, 7,310.40 and 2,098.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,870.14, 7,310.40 and 2,098.17 is: 3,149.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,870.14 : 7,310.40 = 2,098.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,870.14/7,310.40 = 2,098.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,870.14x = 7,310.40 × 2,098.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,870.14x = 15,338,461.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,338,461.97/4,870.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.49

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