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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.59, 6,048.15 and 1,398.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.59, 6,048.15 and 1,398.88 is: 2,098.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.59 : 6,048.15 = 1,398.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.59/6,048.15 = 1,398.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.59x = 6,048.15 × 1,398.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.59x = 8,460,636.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,460,636.07/4,031.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.59

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