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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,098.41, 7,644.31 and 2,756.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,098.41, 7,644.31 and 2,756.94 is: 4,133.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,098.41 : 7,644.31 = 2,756.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,098.41/7,644.31 = 2,756.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,098.41x = 7,644.31 × 2,756.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,098.41x = 21,074,868.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,074,868.45/5,098.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.62

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