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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,072.12, 6,105.48 and 2,098.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,072.12, 6,105.48 and 2,098.96 is: 3,147.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,072.12 : 6,105.48 = 2,098.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,072.12/6,105.48 = 2,098.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,072.12x = 6,105.48 × 2,098.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,072.12x = 12,815,158.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,815,158.30/4,072.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.05

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