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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.98, 6,019.35 and 2,698.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.98, 6,019.35 and 2,698.14 is: 4,044.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.98 : 6,019.35 = 2,698.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.98/6,019.35 = 2,698.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.98x = 6,019.35 × 2,698.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.98x = 16,241,061.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,241,061.46/4,015.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.11

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