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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.82, 10,542.87 and 2,098.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.82, 10,542.87 and 2,098.26 is: 3,147.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.82 : 10,542.87 = 2,098.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.82/10,542.87 = 2,098.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.82x = 10,542.87 × 2,098.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.82x = 22,121,682.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,121,682.41/7,028.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.28

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