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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.39, 8,411.05 and 2,098.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.39, 8,411.05 and 2,098.28 is: 3,147.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.39 : 8,411.05 = 2,098.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.39/8,411.05 = 2,098.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.39x = 8,411.05 × 2,098.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.39x = 17,648,737.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,648,737.99/5,607.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.41

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