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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291.80, 10,939.50 and 2,098.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291.80, 10,939.50 and 2,098.08 is: 3,147.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291.80 : 10,939.50 = 2,098.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291.80/10,939.50 = 2,098.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291.80x = 10,939.50 × 2,098.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291.80x = 22,951,946.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,951,946.16/7,291.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.64

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