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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.08, 7,951.98 and 2,702.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.08, 7,951.98 and 2,702.84 is: 4,056.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.08 : 7,951.98 = 2,702.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.08/7,951.98 = 2,702.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.08x = 7,951.98 × 2,702.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.08x = 21,492,929.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,492,929.62/5,298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.74

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