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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,875.58, 7,308.51 and 2,098.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,875.58, 7,308.51 and 2,098.90 is: 3,146.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,875.58 : 7,308.51 = 2,098.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,875.58/7,308.51 = 2,098.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,875.58x = 7,308.51 × 2,098.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,875.58x = 15,339,831.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,339,831.64/4,875.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.26

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