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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,098.89, 7,036.68 and 2,860.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,098.89, 7,036.68 and 2,860.70 is: 3,947.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,098.89 : 7,036.68 = 2,860.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,098.89/7,036.68 = 2,860.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,098.89x = 7,036.68 × 2,860.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,098.89x = 20,129,830.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,129,830.48/5,098.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.88

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