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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.94, 4,646.59 and 1,248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.94, 4,646.59 and 1,248.54 is: 1,872.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.94 : 4,646.59 = 1,248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.94/4,646.59 = 1,248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.94x = 4,646.59 × 1,248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.94x = 5,801,453.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,801,453.48/3,098.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.08

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