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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,018.97, 7,524.81 and 2,098.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,018.97, 7,524.81 and 2,098.11 is: 3,145.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,018.97 : 7,524.81 = 2,098.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,018.97/7,524.81 = 2,098.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,018.97x = 7,524.81 × 2,098.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,018.97x = 15,787,879.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,787,879.11/5,018.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.64

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