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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.54, 10,544.64 and 2,098.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.54, 10,544.64 and 2,098.18 is: 3,147.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.54 : 10,544.64 = 2,098.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.54/10,544.64 = 2,098.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.54x = 10,544.64 × 2,098.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.54x = 22,124,565.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,124,565.94/7,028.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.82

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