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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,045.86, 6,072.03 and 2,098.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,045.86, 6,072.03 and 2,098.62 is: 3,149.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,045.86 : 6,072.03 = 2,098.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,045.86/6,072.03 = 2,098.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,045.86x = 6,072.03 × 2,098.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,045.86x = 12,742,883.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,742,883.60/4,045.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.61

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