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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,064.57, 6,098.71 and 2,215.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,064.57, 6,098.71 and 2,215.61 is: 3,324.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,064.57 : 6,098.71 = 2,215.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,064.57/6,098.71 = 2,215.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,064.57x = 6,098.71 × 2,215.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,064.57x = 13,512,362.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,512,362.86/4,064.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.43

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