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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,098.39, 7,036.13 and 2,974.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,098.39, 7,036.13 and 2,974.43 is: 4,104.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,098.39 : 7,036.13 = 2,974.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,098.39/7,036.13 = 2,974.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,098.39x = 7,036.13 × 2,974.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,098.39x = 20,928,501.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,928,501.18/5,098.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.93

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