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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,024.16, 7,530.96 and 2,098.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,024.16, 7,530.96 and 2,098.40 is: 3,145.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,024.16 : 7,530.96 = 2,098.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,024.16/7,530.96 = 2,098.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,024.16x = 7,530.96 × 2,098.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,024.16x = 15,802,966.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,802,966.46/5,024.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.39

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