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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,098.36, 7,035.92 and 2,860.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,098.36, 7,035.92 and 2,860.24 is: 3,947.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,098.36 : 7,035.92 = 2,860.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,098.36/7,035.92 = 2,860.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,098.36x = 7,035.92 × 2,860.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,098.36x = 20,124,419.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,124,419.82/5,098.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.23

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