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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,063.64, 6,098.34 and 1,466.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,063.64, 6,098.34 and 1,466.60 is: 2,200.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,063.64 : 6,098.34 = 1,466.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,063.64/6,098.34 = 1,466.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,063.64x = 6,098.34 × 1,466.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,063.64x = 8,943,825.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,943,825.44/4,063.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.94

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