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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,096.65, 7,644.98 and 1,398.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,096.65, 7,644.98 and 1,398.90 is: 2,098.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,096.65 : 7,644.98 = 1,398.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,096.65/7,644.98 = 1,398.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,096.65x = 7,644.98 × 1,398.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,096.65x = 10,694,555.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,694,555.53/5,096.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.35

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