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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,025.54, 7,529.22 and 2,098.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,025.54, 7,529.22 and 2,098.74 is: 3,144.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,025.54 : 7,529.22 = 2,098.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,025.54/7,529.22 = 2,098.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,025.54x = 7,529.22 × 2,098.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,025.54x = 15,801,875.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,801,875.18/5,025.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.31

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