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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,019.88, 7,527.96 and 2,098.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,019.88, 7,527.96 and 2,098.38 is: 3,146.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,019.88 : 7,527.96 = 2,098.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,019.88/7,527.96 = 2,098.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,019.88x = 7,527.96 × 2,098.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,019.88x = 15,796,520.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,796,520.70/5,019.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.79

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