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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.25, 4,647.98 and 1,366.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.25, 4,647.98 and 1,366.88 is: 2,050.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.25 : 4,647.98 = 1,366.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.25/4,647.98 = 1,366.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.25x = 4,647.98 × 1,366.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.25x = 6,353,211.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,353,211.08/3,098.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.58

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