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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,198.08, 7,798.48 and 2,732.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,198.08, 7,798.48 and 2,732.20 is: 4,099.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,198.08 : 7,798.48 = 2,732.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,198.08/7,798.48 = 2,732.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,198.08x = 7,798.48 × 2,732.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,198.08x = 21,307,007.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,307,007.06/5,198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.01

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