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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.28, 10,543.94 and 2,098.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.28, 10,543.94 and 2,098.32 is: 3,147.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.28 : 10,543.94 = 2,098.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.28/10,543.94 = 2,098.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.28x = 10,543.94 × 2,098.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.28x = 22,124,560.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,124,560.18/7,028.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.93

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