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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.92, 8,338.68 and 2,098.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.92, 8,338.68 and 2,098.44 is: 3,146.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.92 : 8,338.68 = 2,098.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.92/8,338.68 = 2,098.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.92x = 8,338.68 × 2,098.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.92x = 17,498,219.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,498,219.66/5,560.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.64

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