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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,096.68, 7,644.06 and 1,399

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,096.68, 7,644.06 and 1,399 is: 2,098.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,096.68 : 7,644.06 = 1,399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,096.68/7,644.06 = 1,399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,096.68x = 7,644.06 × 1,399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,096.68x = 10,694,039.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,694,039.94/5,096.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.24

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