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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,098.40, 10,648.08 and 2,168.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,098.40, 10,648.08 and 2,168.44 is: 3,252.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,098.40 : 10,648.08 = 2,168.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,098.40/10,648.08 = 2,168.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,098.40x = 10,648.08 × 2,168.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,098.40x = 23,089,722.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,089,722.60/7,098.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.81

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