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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,218.70, 7,826.81 and 2,098.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,218.70, 7,826.81 and 2,098.72 is: 3,147.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,218.70 : 7,826.81 = 2,098.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,218.70/7,826.81 = 2,098.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,218.70x = 7,826.81 × 2,098.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,218.70x = 16,426,282.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,426,282.68/5,218.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.58

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