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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,017.76, 7,526.56 and 2,098.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,017.76, 7,526.56 and 2,098.08 is: 3,147.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,017.76 : 7,526.56 = 2,098.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,017.76/7,526.56 = 2,098.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,017.76x = 7,526.56 × 2,098.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,017.76x = 15,791,325.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,791,325.00/5,017.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.09

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