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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.14, 6,072.48 and 2,098.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.14, 6,072.48 and 2,098.90 is: 3,150.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.14 : 6,072.48 = 2,098.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.14/6,072.48 = 2,098.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.14x = 6,072.48 × 2,098.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.14x = 12,745,528.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,745,528.27/4,046.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.05

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