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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.78, 4,650.06 and 1,343.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.78, 4,650.06 and 1,343.46 is: 2,016.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.78 : 4,650.06 = 1,343.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.78/4,650.06 = 1,343.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.78x = 4,650.06 × 1,343.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.78x = 6,247,169.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,247,169.61/3,098.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.01

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