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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,872.24, 7,306.08 and 2,098.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,872.24, 7,306.08 and 2,098.80 is: 3,147.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,872.24 : 7,306.08 = 2,098.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,872.24/7,306.08 = 2,098.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,872.24x = 7,306.08 × 2,098.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,872.24x = 15,334,000.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,334,000.70/4,872.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.22

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