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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,048.88, 6,070.26 and 2,099.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,048.88, 6,070.26 and 2,099.84 is: 3,148.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,048.88 : 6,070.26 = 2,099.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,048.88/6,070.26 = 2,099.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,048.88x = 6,070.26 × 2,099.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,048.88x = 12,746,574.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,746,574.76/4,048.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.17

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