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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.70, 10,544.40 and 2,098.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.70, 10,544.40 and 2,098.26 is: 3,147.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.70 : 10,544.40 = 2,098.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.70/10,544.40 = 2,098.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.70x = 10,544.40 × 2,098.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.70x = 22,124,892.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,124,892.74/7,028.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.79

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