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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,098.30, 7,033.64 and 3,105.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,098.30, 7,033.64 and 3,105.41 is: 4,284.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,098.30 : 7,033.64 = 3,105.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,098.30/7,033.64 = 3,105.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,098.30x = 7,033.64 × 3,105.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,098.30x = 21,842,285.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,842,285.30/5,098.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,284.23

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