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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,570, 11,355 and 2,098

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,570, 11,355 and 2,098 is: 3,147

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,570 : 11,355 = 2,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,570/11,355 = 2,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,570x = 11,355 × 2,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,570x = 23,822,790
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,822,790/7,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147

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