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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.86, 10,545.22 and 2,098.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.86, 10,545.22 and 2,098.66 is: 3,148.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.86 : 10,545.22 = 2,098.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.86/10,545.22 = 2,098.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.86x = 10,545.22 × 2,098.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.86x = 22,130,831.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,130,831.41/7,028.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.57

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