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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291.98, 10,938.69 and 2,098.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291.98, 10,938.69 and 2,098.62 is: 3,148.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291.98 : 10,938.69 = 2,098.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291.98/10,938.69 = 2,098.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291.98x = 10,938.69 × 2,098.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291.98x = 22,956,153.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,956,153.61/7,291.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.14

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