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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.16, 6,074.58 and 2,098.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.16, 6,074.58 and 2,098.52 is: 3,146.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.16 : 6,074.58 = 2,098.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.16/6,074.58 = 2,098.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.16x = 6,074.58 × 2,098.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.16x = 12,747,627.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,747,627.62/4,051.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.66

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