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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.58, 7,592.34 and 2,098.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.58, 7,592.34 and 2,098.48 is: 3,148.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.58 : 7,592.34 = 2,098.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.58/7,592.34 = 2,098.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.58x = 7,592.34 × 2,098.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.58x = 15,932,373.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,932,373.64/5,060.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.33

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