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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.26, 10,542.83 and 2,098.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.26, 10,542.83 and 2,098.24 is: 3,146.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.26 : 10,542.83 = 2,098.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.26/10,542.83 = 2,098.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.26x = 10,542.83 × 2,098.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.26x = 22,121,350.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,121,350.77/7,030.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.59

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