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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.08, 7,913.96 and 2,198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.08, 7,913.96 and 2,198 is: 3,296.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.08 : 7,913.96 = 2,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.08/7,913.96 = 2,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.08x = 7,913.96 × 2,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.08x = 17,394,884.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,394,884.08/5,276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.93

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