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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.34, 6,071.58 and 2,098.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.34, 6,071.58 and 2,098.56 is: 3,148.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.34 : 6,071.58 = 2,098.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.34/6,071.58 = 2,098.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.34x = 6,071.58 × 2,098.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.34x = 12,741,574.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,741,574.92/4,046.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.91

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