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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,194.31, 7,168.67 and 3,098.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,194.31, 7,168.67 and 3,098.44 is: 4,276.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,194.31 : 7,168.67 = 3,098.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,194.31/7,168.67 = 3,098.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,194.31x = 7,168.67 × 3,098.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,194.31x = 22,211,675.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,211,675.95/5,194.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,276.15

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