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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.59, 6,075.88 and 2,098.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.59, 6,075.88 and 2,098.69 is: 3,148.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.59 : 6,075.88 = 2,098.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.59/6,075.88 = 2,098.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.59x = 6,075.88 × 2,098.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.59x = 12,751,368.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,751,368.16/4,050.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.03

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