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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,098.41, 7,035.48 and 2,860.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,098.41, 7,035.48 and 2,860.29 is: 3,947.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,098.41 : 7,035.48 = 2,860.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,098.41/7,035.48 = 2,860.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,098.41x = 7,035.48 × 2,860.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,098.41x = 20,123,513.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,123,513.09/5,098.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.02

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