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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.48, 10,543.20 and 2,098.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.48, 10,543.20 and 2,098.92 is: 3,148.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.48 : 10,543.20 = 2,098.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.48/10,543.20 = 2,098.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.48x = 10,543.20 × 2,098.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.48x = 22,129,333.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,129,333.34/7,029.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.08

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