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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,047.88, 6,068.76 and 2,098.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,047.88, 6,068.76 and 2,098.84 is: 3,146.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,047.88 : 6,068.76 = 2,098.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,047.88/6,068.76 = 2,098.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,047.88x = 6,068.76 × 2,098.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,047.88x = 12,737,356.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,737,356.24/4,047.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.67

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