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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.16, 4,643.19 and 2,662.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.16, 4,643.19 and 2,662.38 is: 3,990.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.16 : 4,643.19 = 2,662.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.16/4,643.19 = 2,662.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.16x = 4,643.19 × 2,662.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.16x = 12,361,936.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,361,936.19/3,098.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.09

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