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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.56, 8,341.08 and 2,098.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.56, 8,341.08 and 2,098.08 is: 3,147.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.56 : 8,341.08 = 2,098.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.56/8,341.08 = 2,098.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.56x = 8,341.08 × 2,098.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.56x = 17,500,253.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,500,253.13/5,560.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.21

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