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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,020.68, 7,530.28 and 2,098.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,020.68, 7,530.28 and 2,098.44 is: 3,147.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,020.68 : 7,530.28 = 2,098.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,020.68/7,530.28 = 2,098.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,020.68x = 7,530.28 × 2,098.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,020.68x = 15,801,840.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,801,840.76/5,020.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.35

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