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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.59, 6,046.93 and 1,398.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.59, 6,046.93 and 1,398.61 is: 2,097.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.59 : 6,046.93 = 1,398.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.59/6,046.93 = 1,398.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.59x = 6,046.93 × 1,398.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.59x = 8,457,278.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,457,278.15/4,031.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.75

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